CEA 201 - FULL UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. T
Answer:
There is a tremendous variety of products, from single-chip microcomputers
costing a few dollars to supercomputers costing tens of millions of dollars that
can rightly claim the name "computer".
(T/F)
Question:
2. F
Answer:
The variety of computer products is exhibited only in cost.
(T/F)
Question:
3. F
Answer:
Computer organization refers to attributes of a system visible to the programmer.
(T/F)
Question:
4. F
Answer:
Changes in computer technology are finally slowing down.
(T/F)
Question:
5. T
Answer:
The textbook for this course is about the structure and function of computers.
(T/F)
Question:
6. T
Answer:
The number of bits used to represent various data types is an example of an
architectural attribute.
(T/F)
,Question:
7. T
Answer:
Interfaces between the computer and peripherals is an example of an
organizational attribute.
(T/F)
Question:
8. F
Answer:
Historically the distinction between architecture and organization has not been an
important one.
(T/F)
Question:
9. T
Answer:
A particular architecture may span many years and encompass a number of
different computer models, its organization changing with changing technology.
(T/F)
Question:
10. F
Answer:
A microcomputer architecture and organization relationship is not very close.
(T/F)
Question:
11. T
Answer:
Changes in technology not only influence organization but also result in the
introduction of more powerful and more complex architectures.
(T/F)
Question:
12. T
Answer:
The hierarchical nature of complex systems is essential to both their design and
their description.
(T/F)
, Question:
13. T
Answer:
Both the structure and functioning of a computer are, in essence, simple.
(T/F)
Question:
14. T
Answer:
A computer must be able to process, store, move, and control data.
(T/F)
Question:
15. When data are moved over longer distances, to or from a remote device, the
process is known as data transport.
(T/F)
Answer:
F
Question:
16. Computer technology is changing at a __________ pace.
A. Slow
B. Slow to medium
C. Rapid
D. Non-existent
Answer:
C
Question:
17. Computer _________ refers to those attributes that have a direct impact on the logical
execution of a program.
A. Organization
B. Specifics
C. Design
D. Architecture
Answer:
D
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. T
Answer:
There is a tremendous variety of products, from single-chip microcomputers
costing a few dollars to supercomputers costing tens of millions of dollars that
can rightly claim the name "computer".
(T/F)
Question:
2. F
Answer:
The variety of computer products is exhibited only in cost.
(T/F)
Question:
3. F
Answer:
Computer organization refers to attributes of a system visible to the programmer.
(T/F)
Question:
4. F
Answer:
Changes in computer technology are finally slowing down.
(T/F)
Question:
5. T
Answer:
The textbook for this course is about the structure and function of computers.
(T/F)
Question:
6. T
Answer:
The number of bits used to represent various data types is an example of an
architectural attribute.
(T/F)
,Question:
7. T
Answer:
Interfaces between the computer and peripherals is an example of an
organizational attribute.
(T/F)
Question:
8. F
Answer:
Historically the distinction between architecture and organization has not been an
important one.
(T/F)
Question:
9. T
Answer:
A particular architecture may span many years and encompass a number of
different computer models, its organization changing with changing technology.
(T/F)
Question:
10. F
Answer:
A microcomputer architecture and organization relationship is not very close.
(T/F)
Question:
11. T
Answer:
Changes in technology not only influence organization but also result in the
introduction of more powerful and more complex architectures.
(T/F)
Question:
12. T
Answer:
The hierarchical nature of complex systems is essential to both their design and
their description.
(T/F)
, Question:
13. T
Answer:
Both the structure and functioning of a computer are, in essence, simple.
(T/F)
Question:
14. T
Answer:
A computer must be able to process, store, move, and control data.
(T/F)
Question:
15. When data are moved over longer distances, to or from a remote device, the
process is known as data transport.
(T/F)
Answer:
F
Question:
16. Computer technology is changing at a __________ pace.
A. Slow
B. Slow to medium
C. Rapid
D. Non-existent
Answer:
C
Question:
17. Computer _________ refers to those attributes that have a direct impact on the logical
execution of a program.
A. Organization
B. Specifics
C. Design
D. Architecture
Answer:
D
