Memory
1. Which of the following is the fastest type of memory?
o a) Hard Disk
o b) RAM
o c) Cache Memory
o d) ROM
2. What is the main function of primary memory in a computer?
o a) To store data permanently
o b) To store data temporarily for quick access
o c) To store the operating system
o d) To manage input/output devices
3. Which of the following memory types is non-volatile?
o a) RAM
o b) Cache Memory
o c) ROM
o d) Registers
4. What is the purpose of a memory hierarchy in a computer system?
o a) To provide better security for data
o b) To ensure all data is processed at the same speed
o c) To increase the overall speed of data access by using different types of memory
o d) To reduce the overall power consumption of the system
5. Which part of the CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical
operations?
o a) ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
o b) Control Unit
o c) Registers
o d) Cache Memory
6. Which type of processor has multiple cores to process instructions in parallel?
o a) Single-core processor
o b) Dual-core processor
o c) Multi-core processor
o d) Quad-core processor
7. What is the primary function of the control unit (CU) in a processor?
o a) To perform arithmetic operations
o b) To fetch and decode instructions
o c) To store data in memory
o d) To manage input and output devices
8. What is the purpose of the clock in a processor?
o a) To store instructions
o b) To manage memory usage
o c) To synchronize the timing of all operations
o d) To execute instructions
10. Which of the following is a characteristic of cache memory?
a) It is used to store data permanently
b) It is slower than primary memory
c) It stores data temporarily for faster access
d) It is volatile and used to store the operating system
11. The primary function of virtual memory is to:
a) Increase the size of RAM
b) Allow programs to run that require more memory than is physically available
c) Act as a backup for the hard disk
d) Store the operating system
12. Which of the following is not a type of primary memory?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) Cache Memory
d) Hard Disk
13. Which memory type is most suitable for storing firmware?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) Cache
d) Virtual Memory
14. he control unit of a processor is responsible for:
a) Performing arithmetic operations
b) Managing the flow of data between registers
c) Coordinating the execution of instructions
d) Storing data temporarily
15. What is the purpose of the clock in a processor?
a) To store data
b) To control the speed of data transmission
c) To synchronize the execution of instructions
d) To provide power to the CPU
16. Which of the following statements about a multi-core processor is true?
a) It can only execute one instruction at a time.
b) It has multiple cores, each capable of executing instructions independently.
c) It is less efficient for multitasking than a single-core processor.
d) It operates at lower speeds than a single-core processor.
17. In a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) processor, the instructions are
generally:
a) Complex and require many cycles to execute
b) Simple and can be executed in a single clock cycle
c) Based on complex logic operations
d) Not optimized for data processing
Subjective Questions
1.Explain the difference between RAM and ROM.
2. Describe the concept of memory hierarchy and its importance in computer systems.
3. What is the role of the ALU in the processor? Explain with an example.
4. Explain the different types of memory used in a computer system. Discuss their advantages
and disadvantages.
5.Describe the working of a processor with the help of a block diagram. Explain the function of
each unit.
