LISTER EDUCTIONAL INSTITUTE

HARDWARE AND NETWORKING

END OF SEMESTER EXAM (REGULAR DEC-2021)
Attempt all questions in all parts of the paper
Part 1: Computer storage devices (2 marks for each correct answer)
1. The PROM chip is programmed using a special type of programming device
called………………….
2. A PROM chip is also referred to as……………………. memory.
3. The EPROM is reprogrammed using…………............
4. The process of reprogramming an EEPROM is known as…………………
5. The EEPROM is also referred to as a ………………………. ROM
6. What is the full meaning of CMOS ?..........................................
7. Which electronic component of the RAM stores binary 1’s and 0’s
?……………...............
8. Which RAM type is used for cache memory and PCMCIA memory
cards?...........................
9. Which RAM type is most commonly used for primary or main memory on a
PC?................................
10.Which RAM is specifically made for use in portable computers?
………………….
11.Which RAM used on video adapter cards for buffering between the PC
system and the video display?............................
12.What is the full meaning of DIP?.................................................
13.What is the full meaning of PSRAM?...................................................
14.What is the full meaning of DDR………………………………….
15.What is the full meaning of VRAM……………………………….

Part 1: The microprocessor (2 marks for each correct answer)

16.Which component of the CPU handles the addressing and cataloging of
where data is stored in system memory?..........................................
17.Which component of the CPU handles all floating point operations for the
ALU and CU ?...…………………………..
18.Which component of the CPU works with the control unit to monitor
whether or not functions are carried out correctly ?…………………………..
19.Which component of the CPU performs all of the calculations and
comparative logic functions?.............................................
20.Which component of the CPU preloads the instruction registers of the CPU
with instructions from memory whenever the BIU is idle?..............................
21. Which component of the CPU decodes incoming instructions to their
simplest form? ……………………
22.Which component of the CPU temporarily holds the data, addresses, and
instructions being passed around between the CPU’s components?.................
23.Which component of the CPU unit controls the functions of the
CPU?.......................
24.Which component of the CPU supervises the transfer of data over the bus
system between the other components of the computer and the
CPU………………..
25.Which of the CPU buses carries information to and from the CPU…………..
26.Which of the CPU buses Carries the address from where data is to be read to
where data is to be written?........................
27.Which of the CPU buses carries the signals used by the CPU and the other
components of the computer to communicate with each other?.......................
28.How many pins does processor socket 0 have?................................
29.How many pins does processor socket 1 have?................................
30.How many pins does processor socket 2 have?................................

Part 3: The computer motherboard

List 10 components of the motherboard and state their functions (10 marks)

Good luck!!