KS4 Computer ScienceYear 101.1.1a Architecture of the CPU1.1.1b Lesson 2 The Von Neuman Architecture

1.1.1b Lesson 2 The Von Neuman Architecture

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1.1.1b Lesson 2 The Von Neumann Architecture

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Quiz: The Von Neumann Architecture−

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The Von Neumann Architecture

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1. What is the main idea of Von Neumann architecture?

Programs and data are stored together in memoryComputers do not need a CPUEach program needs separate hardwareData can only be stored on input devices

2. Von Neumann architecture allows programs to be changed without physically rewiring the computer.

TrueFalse

3. Which component stores the address of the next instruction?

4. Complete the cycle: fetch, decode, _____.

5. What does the Memory Address Register (MAR) store?

The address of the memory location being accessedThe current calculation resultThe instruction being decodedThe CPU clock speed

6. The Instruction Register stores the instruction currently being decoded.

TrueFalse

7. Which register temporarily holds data moving between the CPU and memory?

8. The Von Neumann architecture uses a shared memory for programs and _____.

9. What is the role of the Accumulator?

To store intermediate calculation resultsTo store the next instruction addressTo hold the current instructionTo store the memory address being accessed

10. Which order correctly describes the fetch-decode-execute cycle?

Decode, fetch, executeFetch, decode, executeExecute, fetch, decodeFetch, execute, decode