Processor architecture

What does ALU stand for

• Arithmetic Local Unit

• Amplified Logic Unit

• Arithmetic Logic Unit

• Allocated Local Unit

What is the job of the ALU?

• To keep track of what instruction is next

• To add subtract and compare data

• To control the other parts of the processor

• To synchronise operations of the processor

What is the job of the clock?

• To keep track of what instruction is next

• To add subtract and compare data

• To control the other parts of the processor

• To synchronise operations of the processor

What is a register in the processor for?

• To check if data is present

• To hold data temporarily

• To add or subtract data

• To synchronise actions

What does MAR stand for in a processor

• Memory Address Register

• Medium Address Register

• Memory Access Register

• Maintain Access Register

What does MBR stand for in a processor

• Memory Bug Register

• Medium Bug Register

• Memory Buffer Register

• Maintain Buffer Register

What does PC stand for in the processor

• Processor Counter

• Program Counter

• Processor Control

• Program Control

What are the two stages after fetch in the cycle?

• Download Execute

• Decode Execute

• Decode Enable

• Download Enable

Which is faster - Registers or Cache memory?

• Registers

• Cache

• Same

• Can't be compared

What does CIR stand for

• Current Intermediate Register

• Code Imperative Register

• Coded Instruction Register

• Current Instruction Register