Computer architecture and the fetch-execute cycle

CPU stands for

• Core Processing Unit

• Central Processing Unit

• Core Programming Unit

• Core Processing Unit

What three buses can be found in the CPU?

• Access, Control, Data

• Access, Data, Memory

• Control, Data, Memory

• Address, Control, Data

Which of these best describes RAM

• Random Access Memory is non-volatile memory that stores information to be processed.

• Random Access Memory is non-volatile memory that holds data and instructions being processed

• Random Access Memory is volatile memory that stores information to be processed

• Random Access Memory is volatile memory that holds data and instruction being processed

The performance of the processor depends on the ________________.

• clock speed

• RAM rate

• storage swiftness

• processor pace

Which of these is an example of Secondary Storage?

• ROM

• Cache

• Stored Program

• HDD

What is Virtual Memory?

• When part of the secondary storage is partitioned to increase RAM capacity

• When part of the RAM is transferred to Cloud Computing to provide backup

• When all RAM processing is transferred to cache to speed it up

• When the RAM capacity is increased by increasing clock speed

In terms of the Fetch-Execute Cycle, what is a register?

• A way of transferring data between components so that it can be processed quickly to improve performance

• A location within the processor to hold small amounts of data for small amounts of time so it can be processed quickly

• A place to count the number of bits being transferred within the processor so that we can measure processing speed

• A way of connecting the RAM to Secondary Storage that speeds up data transfer to improve peformance