Architecture and Organization
What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer system?
Execute instructions
Store data
Display graphics
Connect to the internet
Which component of a computer system is responsible for storing data permanently?
Hard drive
RAM
CPU
Motherboard
What is the purpose of an operating system in a computer system?
Manage hardware resources
Create documents
Play games
Connect to the internet
Which of the following is an example of a high-level programming language?
Python
HTML
Java
Assembly Language
What is the purpose of a compiler in computer programming?
Translate high-level code into machine code
Execute program instructions
Debug code
Create user interfaces
Which component of a computer system is responsible for processing graphics and images?
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)
CPU
RAM
Hard drive
What is the purpose of cache memory in a computer system?
Store frequently accessed data for faster retrieval
Provide long-term storage
Execute program instructions
Connect to external devices
Which of the following is an example of a cloud computing service?
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Word
Google Drive
Adobe Photoshop
What is the purpose of a firewall in computer network security?
Monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic
Encrypt data transmissions
Block malware attacks
Create secure passwords
Which of the following is an example of a client-server architecture?
Email client accessing a mail server
Peer-to-peer file sharing
Standalone video game console
Personal computer running software locally
What is the purpose of an API (Application Programming Interface) in software development?
Define how software components should interact with each other
Create user interfaces
Debug code
Store data permanently
Which of the following is an example of a database management system?
MySQL
Microsoft Excel
Oracle Database
Adobe Photoshop
What is the purpose of virtualization in computer systems?
Run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine
Create backups of data
Connect to wireless networks
Encrypt data transmissions
Which of the following is an example of a RAID level used for data storage?
RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 5
RAID 10
What is the purpose of a cache coherence protocol in multiprocessor systems?
Ensure consistency of shared data across multiple caches
Optimize CPU clock speed
Manage memory size
Control network traffic
Which of the following is an example of a pipelined processor architecture?
ARM Cortex-A series
Intel Core i7
IBM Watson
NVIDIA GeForce RTX
What is the purpose of a memory hierarchy in computer systems?
Optimize data access speed and storage capacity tradeoffs
Execute program instructions
Connect to external devices
Manage network traffic
Which of the following is an example of a superscalar processor architecture?
Intel Core i9
AMD Ryzen
Apple M1
Raspberry Pi
What is the purpose of a cache coherence protocol in multiprocessor systems?
Ensure consistency of shared data across multiple caches
Optimize CPU clock speed
Manage memory size
Control network traffic
Which of the following is an example of a parallel processing architecture?
NVIDIA Tesla V100
Apple MacBook Pro
Sony PlayStation 5
Google Pixel smartphone
What is the purpose of a memory management unit (MMU) in computer systems?
Translate virtual addresses to physical addresses
Create user interfaces
Debug code
Store data permanently
Which of the following is an example of a distributed computing system?
Google Cloud Platform
Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe Photoshop
Oracle Database
What is the purpose of a branch predictor in computer architecture?
Predict the outcome of conditional branches in program execution
Optimize CPU clock speed
Manage memory size
Control network traffic
Which of the following is an example of a fault-tolerant system?
NASA's Mars Rover
Smartwatch
Digital camera
Home router
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