4. Computer Systems

Architecture Basics — Quiz

Test your understanding of architecture basics with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which component is responsible for temporarily holding data and instructions that the CPU is actively using?

Question 2

In the context of the von Neumann model, what does the term 'stored-program concept' refer to?

Question 3

What is the primary role of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) within the CPU?

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an I/O device?

Question 5

During the instruction execution cycle, what happens in the 'decode' stage?