Computer Architecture Trivia Quiz
Do you know anything about computer architecture? Check out this trivia quiz and test your knowledge regarding the same. In computer engineering, computing architecture is a set of rules and methods that describe the capability, organization, and execution of computer systems. The essential principles of computer design and performance enhancement have proven useful and demonstrate how current trends in this field rely on these principles. Play this quiz to see how much you know about computer architecture.
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Assembly is widely used in industry except:
- A.
Embedded systems
- B.
Real time systems.
- C.
Low level and direct access to hardware
- D.
Cracking software protections: patching, patch-loaders and emulators.
Correct Answer
D. Cracking software protections: patching, patch-loaders and emulators.Explanation
Assembly language is commonly used in industries for tasks such as programming embedded systems, real-time systems, and low-level access to hardware. However, it is not typically used for cracking software protections like patching, patch-loaders, and emulators. These activities involve manipulating and modifying software to bypass security measures, which is not a legitimate or ethical use of assembly language in industry.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A byte has ______ bits.
Correct Answer
8, eightExplanation
A byte is a unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits. Each bit can represent either a 0 or a 1, and when combined, they form a byte. Therefore, a byte has 8 bits. The alternative answer, "eight," is simply another way of expressing the numerical value of 8.Rate this question:
- 3.
What is the LSB (least significant bit)?
Correct Answer
0Explanation
The LSB (least significant bit) refers to the rightmost bit in a binary number. It holds the least value and has the smallest impact on the overall value of the number. In this case, the answer "0" indicates that the LSB is 0, meaning that the rightmost bit in the binary number is 0.Rate this question:
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What is the MSB (least significant bit)?
Correct Answer
7Explanation
The MSB (Most Significant Bit) is the bit in a binary number that represents the largest value. In this case, the correct answer is 7, which is the largest value that can be represented by a 3-bit binary number. The MSB is the leftmost bit in a binary number and has the highest value.Rate this question:
- 5.
80x86 processor stores data using____________order.
Correct Answer
Little-endian, little-endianExplanation
The 80x86 processors, which include Intel x86 processors, store data using little-endian order. In little-endian order, the least significant byte (LSB) is stored at the smallest address, and the most significant byte (MSB) is stored at the highest address. This is a method of representing multibyte data types that differ from the big-endian order, where the most significant byte is stored first.Rate this question:
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The ________ is a small, very fast memory that stores frequently accessed data for quick retrieval by the CPU.
Correct Answer
Cache, cacheExplanation
Cache memory acts as a buffer between the CPU and the main memory (RAM). It stores copies of data that the CPU is likely to need again soon, allowing for much faster access times compared to fetching data from RAM. This significantly improves the overall performance of the computer system by reducing the time the CPU spends waiting for data.Rate this question:
- 7.
CPU contains a unit called_________
- A.
Little Indian
- B.
Bus
- C.
Register file
- D.
Register
Correct Answer
C. Register fileExplanation
A CPU contains a unit called a register file. A register file is a collection of registers that are used to store and manipulate data within the CPU. These registers are small storage locations that can hold a specific amount of data, such as numbers or memory addresses. The register file allows the CPU to quickly access and modify data during its operations.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What type of register is the following AL, BL, CL, DL, AH, BH, CH, DH?
- A.
8 bit
- B.
16 bit
- C.
32 bit
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. 8 bitExplanation
The registers AL, BL, CL, DL, AH, BH, CH, and DH are all 8-bit registers. This means that each register can store 8 bits or 1 byte of data. These registers are part of the x86 architecture and are used for various purposes such as storing data, performing arithmetic operations, and accessing memory. The fact that these registers are 8-bit is important because it determines the maximum size of data that can be stored in them.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What type of register is the following AX, BX, CX, DX, SP, BP, SI, Dl?
- A.
8 bit
- B.
16 bit
- C.
32 bit
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. 16 bitExplanation
The given registers AX, BX, CX, DX, SP, BP, SI, and DL are all 16-bit registers. In computer architecture, registers are small storage areas within the CPU that hold data temporarily. The number of bits in a register determines the range of values it can hold. In this case, since the registers are 16-bit, they can store values ranging from 0 to 65,535. Hence, the correct answer is 16 bit.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What type of register is the following EAX, EBX, ECX, EDX, ESP, EBP, ESI, EDI (Accumulator, Base, Counter, Data, Stack pointer, Base pointer, Source index, Destination Index)?
- A.
8 bit
- B.
16 bit
- C.
32 bit
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. 32 bitExplanation
The given registers EAX, EBX, ECX, EDX, ESP, EBP, ESI, and EDI are all 32-bit registers. The "32 bit" option correctly identifies the type of register they are.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Contains the offset (address) of the next instruction that is going to be executed. Exists only during run time. The software changes it by performing an unconditional jump, conditional jump, procedure call, return.
- A.
EIP
- B.
Segment Registers
- C.
Registers
- D.
Little Indian
Correct Answer
A. EIPExplanation
EIP stands for Extended Instruction Pointer and it contains the offset (address) of the next instruction that is going to be executed. It exists only during run time and is changed by the software when performing operations like unconditional jump, conditional jump, procedure call, and return.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Contains the next free address on a stack.
- A.
ESP - stack pointer
- B.
Instruction Pointer
- C.
Segment Registers
- D.
Registers
Correct Answer
A. ESP - stack pointerExplanation
ESP is the stack pointer in a computer's architecture. It points to the next free address on the stack. The stack is a data structure used for storing temporary data and return addresses during program execution. As the program pushes data onto the stack, the stack pointer is incremented to point to the next available memory location. Therefore, ESP being the stack pointer is the correct answer as it accurately describes its role in managing the stack.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Uses as the line continuation character
- A.
Comma
- B.
Semicolon
- C.
Backslash
- D.
Full stop
Correct Answer
C. BackslashExplanation
The backslash (\) is used as the line continuation character in programming languages. It allows a statement to be continued on the next line, making the code more readable and organized. By using the backslash, the code can be broken into multiple lines without affecting its functionality. This is especially useful when writing long statements or when dealing with complex code structures.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What is the left operand?
- A.
Operand
- B.
Target operand
- C.
Source operand
- D.
All of these
Correct Answer
B. Target operandExplanation
The left operand refers to the operand that is located on the left side of an operator in an expression. In this case, the target operand is the correct answer because it is the operand that is being targeted or modified by the operator. The source operand, on the other hand, is the operand that provides the value or data to be used in the operation. Therefore, the left operand is specifically the target operand in this context.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What is the right operand?
- A.
Operand
- B.
Target operand
- C.
Source operand
- D.
All of these
Correct Answer
C. Source operandExplanation
The right operand refers to the operand that is on the right side of an operator in an expression. In this case, the correct answer is "Source operand" because it specifically refers to the operand that is the source of data in an expression. The other options, "Operand" and "Target operand," are more general terms that do not specifically refer to the right operand. Therefore, the correct answer is "Source operand."Rate this question:
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- 16.
There are 3 kinds of operands exists except one.
- A.
Immediate
- B.
Register
- C.
Memory allocation
- D.
Operators
Correct Answer
D. Operators -
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mov r/m8,reg8 what does it mean?
- A.
Copies content of 8-bit register source to 8-bit register or 8-bit memory unit destination
- B.
Copies content of 8-bit register destination to 8-bit register or 8-bit memory unit source
- C.
Copies content of 8-bit register (destination) to 8-bit register or 9-bit memory unit (source)
- D.
Copies content of 16-bit register destination to 8-bit register or 8-bit memory unit source
Correct Answer
A. Copies content of 8-bit register source to 8-bit register or 8-bit memory unit destinationExplanation
The instruction "mov r/m8,reg8" means that it copies the content of an 8-bit register (source) to either an 8-bit register or an 8-bit memory unit (destination).Rate this question:
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- 18.
Add AX, BX means
- A.
Adds its two operands together, and leaves the result in its destination (first) operand
- B.
Adds its two operands together, and calculate the result in its destination (first) operand
- C.
Adds its two operands together, plus the value of the carry flag, and leaves the result in its destination (first) operand
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Adds its two operands together, and leaves the result in its destination (first) operandExplanation
The correct answer is "adds its two operands together, and leaves the result in its destination (first) operand." This means that when the instruction "add AX, BX" is executed, the values of AX and BX are added together, and the result is stored in AX.Rate this question:
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- 19.
inc r/m16 means
- A.
Adds 1 to its operand
- B.
Add twice to its operand
- C.
Add 0 to its operand
- D.
Add 1 twice
Correct Answer
A. Adds 1 to its operandExplanation
The instruction "inc r/m16" is used to increment the value of the operand by 1.Rate this question:
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- 20.
ec reg16 means
- A.
Subtracts twice from its operand
- B.
Subtracts 1 from its operand
- C.
Subtracts 0 value from its operand
- D.
Subtracts 2 value from its operand
Correct Answer
B. Subtracts 1 from its operandExplanation
The statement "ec reg16 means subtracts 1 from its operand" means that the instruction "ec reg16" performs a subtraction operation on the value stored in the register reg16 by subtracting 1 from it.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Or r/m32,imm32 means
- A.
Each bit of the result is 1 if and only if at least one of the corresponding bits of the two inputs was 1; stores the result in the destination (first) operan
- B.
Each bit of the result is 1 if and only if the corresponding bits of the two inputs were both 1; stores the result in the destination (first) operand
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Each bit of the result is 1 if and only if at least one of the corresponding bits of the two inputs was 1; stores the result in the destination (first) operanExplanation
The correct answer is "each bit of the result is 1 if and only if at least one of the corresponding bits of the two inputs was 1; stores the result in the destination (first) operand". This means that the logical OR operation is performed on each bit of the two inputs, and if either of the bits is 1, the corresponding bit in the result will also be 1. The result is then stored in the destination operand.Rate this question:
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