Computer Hardware - Purpose & Function of CPU

CPU stands for

• Central Processing Unit
• Computer Processing Unit
• Core Processing Unit
• Central Power Unit

Without a CPU the computer would not work.

• True
• False

The CPU processes data

• True
• False

The CPU would not work without the following component

• RAM
• Hard drive
• USB memory stick
• Graphics card

Computers only ever have 1 CPU

• False
• True

As soon as the computer is switches on the CPU begins processing data

• True
• False

Which two main components make up a CPU

• Control unit and Arithmetic Logic unit�
• Control unit and Processing unit
• Control unit and RAM
• Flash storage and Arithmetic Logic unit�

ALU stands for

• Arithmetic Logic unit�
• Arithmetic Legal unit�
• Anti Logic unit�
• Arithmetic Logic undo

The CPU needs access to the main memory and Cache memory

• True
• False

RAM is within the CPU

• False
• True