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1. Which component performs arithmetic and logical operations?(2019)
A) Control Unit
B) Memory
C) ALU
D) Register
Answer: C) ALU
Explanation: ALU does calculations and logical operations.
2. Which memory is fastest?(2012)
A) RAM
B) ROM
C) Cache
D) Hard Disk
Answer: C) Cache
Explanation: Cache is closest to CPU, so it is very fast.
3. Which register holds the address of next instruction?(2018)
A) MAR
B) MDR
C) PC
D) IR
Answer: C) PC
Explanation: Program Counter stores the address of next instruction.
4. What does MAR store?(2012)
A) Data
B) Instruction
C) Address
D) Result
Answer: C) Address
Explanation: MAR means Memory Address Register.
5. What is the size of a nibble?(2020)
A) 2 bits
B) 4 bits
C) 8 bits
D) 16 bits
Answer: B) 4 bits
Explanation: Nibble = 4 bits.
6. Which memory is non-volatile?(2021)
A) RAM
B) Cache
C) ROM
D) Register
Answer: C) ROM
Explanation: ROM keeps data even after power off.
7. Which bus carries data?(2013)
A) Address Bus
B) Data Bus
C) Control Bus
D) System Bus
Answer: B) Data Bus
Explanation: Data Bus transfers data.
8. What is the brain of computer?(2021)
A) RAM
B) ALU
C) CPU
D) Cache
Answer: C) CPU
Explanation: CPU controls all computer operations.
9. Which unit controls instruction execution?(2021)
A) ALU
B) Control Unit
C) Memory
D) Register
Answer: B) Control Unit
Explanation: Control Unit manages execution of instructions.
10. What does IR store?(2021)
A) Address
B) Data
C) Current instruction
D) Result
Answer: C) Current instruction
Explanation: IR stores the instruction being executed.
11. Which number system uses base 2?(2012)
A) Decimal
B) Binary
C) Octal
D) Hexadecimal
Answer: B) Binary
Explanation: Binary uses only 0 and 1.
12. 1 Byte = ?(2013)
A) 4 bits
B) 8 bits
C) 16 bits
D) 32 bits
Answer: B) 8 bits
Explanation: 1 Byte contains 8 bits.
13. Which is primary memory?(2017)
A) Hard Disk
B) CD
C) RAM
D) Pen Drive
Answer: C) RAM
Explanation: RAM is main memory.
14. Which memory is used for booting?(2020)
A) RAM
B) Cache
C) ROM
D) Register
Answer: C) ROM
Explanation: Boot program is stored in ROM.
15. Which register stores data temporarily?(2016)
A) MAR
B) MDR
C) PC
D) IR
Answer: B) MDR
Explanation: MDR stores data coming from memory.
16. Which architecture uses single memory for data and instruction?(2022)
A) Harvard
B) Von Neumann
C) RISC
D) CISC
Answer: B) Von Neumann
Explanation: Same memory is used for data and instruction.
17. Which unit decodes instruction?(2021)
A) ALU
B) Control Unit
C) Register
D) Cache
Answer: B) Control Unit
Explanation: Control Unit decodes instructions.
18. Which is NOT a register?(2021)
A) PC
B) MAR
C) RAM
D) IR
Answer: C) RAM
Explanation: RAM is memory, not a register.
19. Which memory has highest cost?(2024)
A) Hard Disk
B) RAM
C) Cache
D) ROM
Answer: C) Cache
Explanation: Cache is fastest and costly.
20. What does CPU speed depend on?(2023)
A) RAM size
B) Clock speed
C) Hard disk
D) ROM
Answer: B) Clock speed
Explanation: Higher clock speed means faster CPU.
21. Which is volatile memory?(2012)
A) ROM
B) Hard Disk
C) RAM
D) CD
Answer: C) RAM
Explanation: RAM loses data when power is off.
22. What is register size?(2021)
A) KB
B) MB
C) Very small
D) Very large
Answer: C) Very small
Explanation: Registers are very small but very fast.
23. Which device stores permanent data?(2012)
A) RAM
B) Cache
C) Hard Disk
D) Register
Answer: C) Hard Disk
Explanation: Hard disk stores data permanently.
24. Which unit performs comparison?(2018)
A) Control Unit
B) Memory
C) ALU
D) Cache
Answer: C) ALU
Explanation: ALU compares numbers.
25. Which is closest to CPU?(2024)
A) Hard Disk
B) RAM
C) Cache
D) CD
Answer: C) Cache
Explanation: Cache is inside or nearest to CPU.