Architects of Silicon: A Circuitous Journey Through Computer Architecture!

11/06/202418/06/2023 by QG Technology

Are you a tech enthusiast who loves to explore the world of computer architecture? If so, you’re in for a treat! Our latest quiz, “Architects of Silicon: A Circuitous Journey Through Computer Architecture,” is designed to test your knowledge of the pioneers who paved the way for modern computing. From John von Neumann to Grace Hopper, this quiz covers the most influential architects of the digital age. Not only will you learn about their contributions to the field, but you’ll also gain a deeper understanding of how computer architecture has evolved over time. So what are you waiting for? Take the quiz and see how much you really know about the architects of Silicon Valley!

Architects of Silicon: A Circuitous Journey Through Computer Architecture!

Single choice questions Quiz

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In computer architecture, what does the term 'ISA' stand for? Integrated System Architecture Instruction Set Architecture Intelligent System Application Interactive Software Association

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What does 'Von Neumann Architecture' entail? A single memory storing both data and instructions Multiple memories for data and instructions A single memory for data only Multiple memories for instructions only

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What does the acronym 'RISC' represent in the realm of computer architecture? Random Instruction Set Computing Reduced Instruction Set Computer Regular Instruction Set Computer Reactive Instruction Set Computing

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What is the primary function of a CPU in a computer system? To output data to the display device To control the operations of the computer and process its data To manage files and folders in the system To facilitate internet connectivity

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In the context of computer memory, what is Cache? A type of storage device A volatile memory used to temporarily store frequently used data A non-volatile memory used for primary storage A type of backup memory

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Which technology replaced the FSB Front Side Bus in many modern computers? PCI Express USB Type-C Thunderbolt QuickPath Interconnect

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What is the role of a 'Memory Controller' in a computer system? To manage the flow of data going to and from the memory To process data stored in memory To create a backup of the data in memory To encrypt data stored in memory

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In a multicore processor, each core... Runs at a different clock speed Performs the same function as the other cores Acts as a separate CPU Is from a different CPU model

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What role does the BIOS play in a computer system? Processing data Managing file storage Controlling the display screen Booting up the operating system

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What is 'Virtualization' in computer architecture? A method to increase the speed of the computer A technique to reduce power consumption The process of updating system software A process that allows a single hardware resource to run multiple operating systems

DID YOU KNOW

– The first computer architecture was developed in the 1940s and was called the von Neumann architecture, named after the mathematician and computer scientist John von Neumann. This architecture is still used in modern computers today and is characterized by a central processing unit (CPU), memory, input/output devices, and a bus system that connects them all.

– The first microprocessor, the Intel 4004, was released in 1971 and had a clock speed of just 740 kHz. Today’s processors can have clock speeds in the billions of cycles per second. The 4004 had only 2,300 transistors, while modern processors can have billions of transistors.

– The term “bit” is short for “binary digit” and is the smallest unit of data in a computer. A bit can have a value of either 0 or 1, and all data in a computer is represented as a series of bits. A byte, which is a group of 8 bits, is the basic unit of storage in a computer and can represent a single character or symbol.

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