Test Series - computer fundamental

Test Number 5/95

Q: __________ is the raw material used as input and __________ is the processed data obtained as output of data processing.
A. Data, Instructions
B. Instructions, Program
C. Data, Program
D. Program, Code
Solution: Data can be assumed as a raw material which, in turns after processing gives the desired output in the form of instructions. Further, a set of ordered and meaningful instructions is known as a program.
Q: Which of the following is not a characteristic of a computer?
A. Diligence
B. I.Q.
C. Accuracy
D. Versatility
Solution: The Computer system has no I.Q. of its own. It does only what it is programmed to do. It cannot take decisions of its own.
A computer is diligent because it can work continuously for hours without getting any errors or without getting grumbled.
The accuracy of a computer is consistently high and its level of accuracy depends on its design. A computer can perform any task if, it can be broken down into a series of logical steps. Therefore, a computer is versatile.
Q: The part of a processor which contains hardware necessary to perform all the operations required by a computer:
A. Data path
B. Controller
C. Registers
D. Cache
Solution: A processor is a part of the computer which does all the data manipulation and decision making. A processor comprises of:
A data path which contains the hardware necessary to perform all the operations. A controller tells the data path what needs to be done.
The registers act as intermediate storage for the data.
Q: What does MAR stand for?
A. Main Address Register
B. Memory Access Register
C. Main Accessible Register
D. Memory Address Register
Solution: MAR is a type of register which is responsible for the fetch operation. MAR is connected to the address bus and it specifies the address for the read and write operations.
Q: If the control signals are generated by combinational logic, then they are generated by a type of _______________ controlled unit.
A. Micro programmed
B. Software
C. Logic
D. Hardwired
Solution: The main task of a control unit is to generate control signals. There are two main types of control units:
A hardwired control unit generates control signals by using combinational logic circuits and the Micro programmed control unit generates control signals by using some softwares.
Q: Which is the simplest method of implementing hardwired control unit?
A. State Table Method
B. Delay Element Method
C. Sequence Counter Method
D. Using Circuits
Solution: There are 3 ways of implementing hardwired control unit:
A state table is the simplest method in which a number of circuits are designed based on the cells in the table.
A delay element method consists of a flowchart drawn for the circuit. A D-flip flop is used as a delay element.
A sequence counter method used k-modulo counter as a replacement for k delay elements.
Q: A set of microinstructions for a single machine instruction is called ___________
A. Program
B. Command
C. Micro program
D. Micro command
Solution: For every micro-operation, a set of microinstructions are written which indicate the control signals to be activated. A set of microinstructions is a micro program. The address of the next microinstruction is given by a Micro-program counter.
Q: Micro-program consists of a set of microinstructions which are strings of 0s and 1s.
A. True
B. False
C. 0
D. none
Solution: The computer understands only binary language. So, the micro-program should have instructions which are in the form of 0s and 1s. Each output line of the micro-program corresponds to one control signal.
Q: A decoder is required in case of a ______________
A. Vertical Microinstruction
B. Horizontal Microinstruction
C. Multilevel Microinstruction
D. All types of microinstructions
Solution: There are two types of microinstructions: Horizontal and Vertical.
In a horizontal microinstruction, each bit represents a signal to be activated whereas, in case of vertical microinstruction bits are decoded and, the decoder then produces signals.
Q: The part of a processor which contains hardware necessary to perform all the operations required by a computer:
A. Data path
B. Controller
C. Registers
D. Cache
Solution: A processor is a part of the computer which does all the data manipulation and decision making. A processor comprises of:
A data path which contains the hardware necessary to perform all the operations. A controller tells the data path what needs to be done.
The registers act as intermediate storage for the data.

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