Advanced Computer Architecture MCQs with Answers
Practice important Advanced Computer Architecture MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q931: Fill in the blank: The __________ is a measurement of how much time a server is busy serving requests.
- A: Utilization
- B: Throughput
- C: Arrival Rate
- D: Latency
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A
Q932: What are the two main reasons a computer architect should know about computer networks?
- A: Connectivity and performance
- B: Connectivity and cost
- C: Performance and speed
- D: Cost and bandwidth
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A
Q933: A network can be classified based on which two parameters?
- A: Type of machines and distance
- B: Number of users and speed
- C: Cost and efficiency
- D: Size and type of cables
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A
Q934: What does SAN stand for in networking?
- A: System Area Network
- B: Storage Area Network
- C: Simple Area Network
- D: Special Area Network
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B
Q935: A LAN (Local Area Network) typically refers to machines connected within what distance?
- A: A building or a campus
- B: A city
- C: A country
- D: A continent
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A
Q936: In a computer network, users must specify and log into what?
- A: A specific machine
- B: Any machine
- C: A shared server
- D: A virtual machine
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A
Q937: Which method is NOT used to interconnect WANs?
- A: Circuit switching
- B: Packet switching
- C: Data compression
- D:
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C
Q938: The packet switching method sends data in the form of:
- A: Fixed-size blocks
- B: Variable-size blocks
- C: Single large messages
- D: Small bits
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B
Q939: The purpose of the header in a packet is to:
- A: Detect errors
- B: Specify the source
- C: Control message format
- D: Indicate message type
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D
Q940: What is bandwidth in the context of networks?
- A: Maximum rate of data transmission
- B: Minimum rate of data transmission
- C: Average rate of data transmission
- D: Rate of error detection
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A