Understanding CPU and Memory Concepts

Front

What is the primary function of the CPU's registers?

Back

To temporarily hold data and instructions

Front

Which of the following is a type of CPU register? ALU, RAM, Accumulator, ROM

Back

Accumulator

Front

What is the main difference between RAM and ROM?

Back

RAM is volatile, ROM is non-volatile

Front

Which of the following is a performance metric for CPUs? Clock speed, Screen resolution, Battery life, Colour depth

Back

Clock speed

Front

Why is cache memory important for CPU performance?

Back

It speeds up data access by storing frequently used data

Front

Which type of memory is typically faster? Options: ROM, Hard disk, RAM, Cache

Back

Cache

Front

Volatile memory

Back

Memory that loses data when power is lost

Front

Which register is used to hold the address of the next instruction to be executed?

Back

Program Counter

Front

What is the role of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in the CPU?

Back

To perform arithmetic and logical operations

Front

Which of the following is true about ROM?

Back

It is non-volatile