Introduction to Computing MCQs with Answers
Practice important Introduction to Computing MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q551: What was the original name of ARM Holdings?
- A: Acorn Computers
- B: Advanced Micro Devices
- C: Intel Corporation
- D: Texas Instruments
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A
Q552: In which types of devices are ARM-based processors commonly found?
- A: Game controllers, smartphones, digital TVs
- B: Desktop computers, laptops
- C: Mainframe computers, servers
- D: Old gaming consoles, printers
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A
Q553: What is a common feature of CISC processors?
- A: Ability to execute complex instructions
- B: Low power consumption
- C: Efficiency in manufacturing
- D: Reduced number of instructions
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A
Q554: What is one of the main reasons CISC processors were favored in the 1990s?
- A: Their ability to handle complex software tasks
- B: Their low power consumption
- C: Their reduced manufacturing costs
- D: Their ability to execute simple instructions
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A
Q555: What type of processors does Intel produce?
- A: CISC processors
- B: RISC processors
- C: ARM processors
- D: FPGA processors
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A
Q556: What type of processors does ARM Holdings produce?
- A: RISC processors
- B: CISC processors
- C: ARM processors
- D: FPGA processors
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A
Q557: What is the main disadvantage of CISC architecture compared to RISC?
- A: Higher power consumption
- B: Lower ability to handle complex instructions
- C: Higher manufacturing costs
- D: Lower efficiency
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A
Q558: How many main categories are machine instructions typically divided into?
- A: One
- B: Two
- C: Three
- D: Four
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C
Q559: Which instruction group is responsible for moving data from one location to another?
- A: Data Transfer
- B: Arithmetic/Logic
- C: Control
- D: I/O
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A
Q560: What is another term often used for instructions that move data between locations?
- A: Clone
- B: Delete
- C: Transfer
- D: Erase
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A