Computer System Architecture

561. Compared to software, firmware is ____________ to write:

  1. Easier
  2. Difficult
  3. Mediator
  4. Optimum

Correct answer: (B)
Difficult

562. ____________program converts machine instructions into control signals:

  1. Control memory program
  2. Control store program
  3. Both a & b
  4. Only memory

Correct answer: (C)
Both a & b

563. who coined the term micro program in 1951:

  1. T.V. Wilkes
  2. M.V. Wilkes
  3. S.V. Wilkes
  4. D.V. Wilkes

Correct answer: (B)
M.V. Wilkes

564. what is full form of EDSAC:

  1. Electronic delay source accumulator calculator
  2. Electronic delay storage automatic code
  3. Electronic destination source automatic calculator
  4. Electronic delay storage automatic calculator

Correct answer: (D)
Electronic delay storage automatic calculator

565. Who led to development of read 'nly magnetic core matrix for use in control unit of small computer at IBM's laboratory:

  1. John Fairclough's
  2. Johny fairclough
  3. Mr. Redcliff
  4. M.V. Wilkes

Correct answer: (A)
John Fairclough's

566. From1961-1964 John fairclough's research played an important role to pursue full range of compatible computers as system:

  1. System/360
  2. System/460
  3. System/560
  4. System/780

Correct answer: (A)
System/360

567. Each microinstructions cycle is made of 2 parts:

  1. Fetch
  2. Execute
  3. Code
  4. Both a & b

Correct answer: (D)
Both a & b

568. One of use of microprogramming to implement ____________ of processor in Intel 80x86 and Motorola 680x0 processors whose instruction set are evolved from 360 original:

  1. Control structure
  2. Without control
  3. Control unit
  4. Only control

Correct answer: (C)
Control unit

569. The function of these microinstructions is to issue the micro orders to____________:

  1. CPU
  2. Memory
  3. Register
  4. Accumulator

Correct answer: (A)
CPU

570. Micro-orders generate the ____________ address of operand and execute instruction and prepare for fetching next instruction from the main memory:

  1. Physical
  2. Effective
  3. Logical
  4. all of above

Correct answer: (B)
Effective

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