Von Neumann Architecture: The Foundation of Modern Computing

Question 1

Which key characteristic defines the Von Neumann architecture?

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Shared memory for instructions and data

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Separate memory for instructions and data

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External storage for data

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Use in smartphones

Question 2

Who is credited with the invention of the Von Neumann architecture?

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John von Neumann

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Charles Babbage

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Alan Turing

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Grace Hopper

Question 3

Which device enables a computer to interact with external peripherals?

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Input/Output (I/O) controller

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Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)

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Main memory

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Registers

Question 4

Which type of memory offers faster speeds but is more expensive than main memory?

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Cache memory

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Solid-state drive (SSD)

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Hard disk drive (HDD)

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Optical disk drive

Question 5

What is a primary advantage of the Von Neumann architecture?

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Simplicity and cost-effectiveness

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High performance and efficiency

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Support for multiple processors

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Scalability to large systems

Question 6

What is the function of a bus in a computer system?

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Connecting components and devices

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Storing data and instructions

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Performing calculations and operations

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Controlling the flow of data and instructions

Question 7

What term describes the process of fetching and executing instructions one at a time?

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Sequential execution

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Pipelining

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Multithreading

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Parallel processing

Question 8

What's the key difference between Von Neumann and Harvard architectures?

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Von Neumann uses one memory for instructions and data, while Harvard uses separate memories.

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Von Neumann has a CPU to manage data and instructions, while Harvard doesn't.

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Von Neumann is more efficient than Harvard.

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All modern computers use Von Neumann, not Harvard.

Question 9

What is the primary responsibility of the Control Unit in the Von Neumann Architecture?

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Executing instructions and directing data flow

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Performing arithmetic and logical operations

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Storing data and instructions

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Communicating with external devices

Question 10

Explain the distinction between the Program Counter and Instruction Register in the Von Neumann Architecture.

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The Program Counter stores the memory address of the next instruction, while the Instruction Register holds the current instruction.

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The Instruction Register stores the memory address of the next instruction, while the Program Counter holds the current instruction.

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Both components store identical information.

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Neither of the above statements is accurate.

Question 11

In the Von Neumann Architecture, which instruction is used to transfer data from memory to the Accumulator?

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MOV

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ADD

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JMP

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SUB

Question 12

What is the primary advantage of utilizing a stored-program computer based on the Von Neumann Architecture?

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Flexibility and ease of reprogramming

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Enhanced speed and efficiency

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Reduced cost and compact size

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Increased reliability and durability

Question 13

Describe how the Von Neumann Architecture differs from the Harvard Architecture.

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Separate memory spaces for instructions and data

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Distinct instruction set

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Slower clock speed

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Employs a different data path

Question 14

Which component of the Von Neumann architecture is responsible for storing both instructions and data that are being processed?

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Main Memory

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ALU

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Control Unit

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Input/Output Devices

Question 15

Which part of the control unit is responsible for interpreting instructions and initiating their execution?

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Decoder

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Scheduler

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Register

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Clock

Question 16

What is the purpose of the data bus in the Von Neumann architecture?

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Transferring data between the CPU and memory

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Controlling the flow of instructions

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Storing temporary data during processing

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Connecting input/output devices

Question 17

Which of the following is not a limitation of the Von Neumann architecture?

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High performance

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Sequential processing

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Shared data/instruction space

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Limited parallelism

Question 18

What is the role of the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) in the Von Neumann architecture?

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Performing mathematical and logical operations

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Storing data and instructions

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Controlling the flow of execution

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Interfacing with external devices

Question 19

Which of the following is an advantage of the stored-program concept in the Von Neumann architecture?

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Flexibility in modifying programs

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Reduced complexity

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Increased speed

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Lower cost

Question 20

How does the Von Neumann architecture differ from more modern computer architectures?

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Centralized processing and memory

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Focus on parallel processing

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Use of specialized processors

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Lack of input/output capabilities

Question 21

In the Von Neumann Architecture, which component is responsible for storing both program instructions and data?

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Memory

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

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Input/Output (I/O) devices

Question 22

In the Von Neumann Architecture, what is the fetch-execute cycle?

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The process of retrieving instructions from memory and executing them.

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The process of storing data in memory and retrieving it when needed.

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The process of transferring data between the CPU and memory.

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The process of performing calculations in the ALU.

Question 23

In the Von Neumann Architecture, which part of the CPU is responsible for performing logical and arithmetic operations?

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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

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Control Unit

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Registers

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Cache Memory

Question 24

In the Von Neumann Architecture, what is the purpose of registers?

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To store frequently used data and instructions.

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To perform calculations and logical operations.

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To control the flow of data and instructions.

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To store the operating system.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a limitation of the Von Neumann Architecture?

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High power consumption

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Sequential processing

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Limited memory capacity

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Data-dependency bottleneck

Question 26

What is the key difference between Harvard and Von Neumann architectures?

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Harvard uses separate memory for instructions and data, while Von Neumann uses a single memory.

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Von Neumann uses a stored program concept, while Harvard does not.

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Harvard is faster than Von Neumann.

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Harvard is more complex than Von Neumann.

Question 27

In the Von Neumann Architecture, what is the role of the control unit?

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To manage the flow of data and instructions

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To perform calculations and logical operations

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To store data and instructions

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To interface with external devices

Question 28

Which of the following is a modern variation of the Von Neumann Architecture that addresses its limitations?

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Modified Harvard Architecture

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Harvard Architecture

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Supercomputer Architecture

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Cloud Computing Architecture

Question 29

In a Von Neumann computer, which unit is responsible for storing both data and instructions?

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Memory Unit

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Control Unit

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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

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Input and Output Unit

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of the Von Neumann architecture?

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Parallel processing

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Single data and instruction bus

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Stored-program concept

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Separate data and instruction memory

Question 31

In a Von Neumann computer, the process of fetching instructions from memory, decoding them, and executing them is known as the:

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Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle

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Machine Cycle

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Instruction Set

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Program Flow

Question 32

A major limitation of the Von Neumann architecture is the:

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Von Neumann bottleneck

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Limited input/output speed

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Complex instruction set

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Large size and power consumption

Question 33

Which architectural modification to the Von Neumann architecture addresses the Von Neumann bottleneck by separating data and instruction paths?

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Modified Harvard architecture

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Cache memory

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Virtual memory

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Multi-core processing

Question 34

The key difference between the Von Neumann and Harvard architectures lies in:

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Data and instruction memory

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Data and instruction bus

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Instruction set

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Addressing mode

Question 35

In the Von Neumann Architecture, which component is responsible for executing arithmetic and logic operations?

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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

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Control Unit

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Memory Unit

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Input/Output (I/O) Unit

Question 36

Which element of the Von Neumann Architecture stores both instructions and data?

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Memory Unit

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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

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Control Unit

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Input/Output (I/O) Unit

Question 37

In the Von Neumann Architecture, what is the primary function of the control unit?

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Fetching and interpreting instructions

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Executing logical and arithmetic operations

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Storing program instructions and data

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Managing data communication between components

Question 38

What is a key limitation of the Von Neumann Architecture?

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Limited parallelism

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High processing speed

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Large storage capacity

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Low power consumption

Question 39

In the Von Neumann Architecture, what is the primary function of the bus?

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Transferring data between components

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Storing program instructions

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Executing arithmetic operations

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Controlling external devices

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a core component of the Von Neumann Architecture?

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Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

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Registers

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Program Counter

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Stack Pointer

Question 41

In the Von Neumann Architecture, what is the primary purpose of registers?

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Temporarily storing data

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Executing arithmetic operations

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Transferring data between memory and ALU

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Controlling the sequence of instructions

Question 42

What is the term for the fundamental operational cycle in the Von Neumann Architecture, where instructions are retrieved and executed?

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Fetch-execute cycle

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Store-load cycle

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Transfer-execute cycle

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Control-execute cycle

Question 43

Identify the primary component of the Von Neumann Architecture that executes instructions and performs calculations.

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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Input/Output (I/O) Devices

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Expansion Slots

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Random Access Memory (RAM)

Question 44

Which component in the Von Neumann Architecture keeps track of the location of the next instruction to be executed?

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Program Counter

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Instruction Register

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Data Register

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Accumulator

Question 45

Identify the limitation of the Von Neumann Architecture that restricts its ability to process multiple tasks concurrently.

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Sequential Processing

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Limited Memory Capacity

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Complex Circuitry

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High Power Consumption

Question 46

Which register in the Von Neumann Architecture holds the address of the memory location to be accessed?

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Memory Address Register (MAR)

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Accumulator

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Program Counter

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Instruction Register

Question 47

Identify the component that is not a register within the Von Neumann Architecture.

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Data Bus

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Accumulator

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Instruction Register

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Program Counter

Question 48

Which component in the Von Neumann Architecture is responsible for transferring data between the CPU and memory?

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Data Bus

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Control Bus

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Address Bus

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Expansion Bus

Question 49

Identify the advantage of the Von Neumann Architecture that makes it widely adopted for its simplicity and ease of implementation.

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Straightforward Design

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Energy Efficiency

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High Performance

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Low Cost

Question 50

Which theoretical model provided the foundation for the development of the Von Neumann Architecture?

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Turing Machine

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Cellular Automata

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Shannon's Theorem

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Boolean Algebra

Question 51

Identify the alternative computer architecture that utilizes separate memory spaces for instructions and data, unlike the Von Neumann Architecture.

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Harvard Architecture

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ARM Architecture

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RISC Architecture

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CISC Architecture