G10 - CS - Von Neumann architecture & FDE cycle

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13 questions
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What step follows decoding in the Fetch-decode-execute cycle?

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What is the purpose of the fetch phase in the cycle?

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During the execute step, what action is performed?

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Which phase involves interpreting the fetched instruction?

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In Von Neumann architecture, data and instructions are stored together in the same memory.

4

Match the components of a Von Neumann architecture system.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Memory unit
Performs arithmetic and logical operations
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Monitor, printer, speakers
Input devices
Keyboard, mouse, microphone
Output devices
RAM, ROM, Cache
4

Connect the stages of an instruction cycle in Von Neumann.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Fetch
Perform the operation
Store
Get next instruction from memory
Execute
Write the result back to memory
Decode
Interpret the instruction
3

Match each data packet component with its description.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Header
Identifies the source and destination of the packet
Trailer
Contains error-checking information to ensure data integrity
Payload
Actual data being transmitted in the packet
2

Link each Von Neumann architecture unit with its role.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
ALU
Performs arithmetic and logic operations on data within the CPU
Control unit
Coordinates activity of computer components to carry out instructions
Convert the following negative binary numbers (written in two’s complement format) into negative denary numbers:
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1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1

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1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Convert the following hexadecimal numbers into denary:
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4 A

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1 F F