Y7 - Hardware & Software - Quiz 5

What does CPU stand for?

• Computer Processing Unit
• Central Processing Unit
• Control and Processing Unit
• Core Processing Unit

Which of these body parts is the CPU also known as?

• The face of the computer

• The arm of the computer

• The heart of the computer

• The brain of the computer

What is the main purpose of a CPU?

• To store data
• To display images
• To process instructions
• To provide network connectivity

How is the speed of a CPU measured?

• Megabytes
• Gigahertz
• Kilowatts
• Terabytes

Where is the CPU located in a computer system?

• Motherboard
• Monitor
• Keyboard
• Printer

Which of these words is NOT part of the process where the CPU processes instructions?

• Decode
• Fetch
• Catch
• Execute

What happens during the fetch stage of the FDE cycle?

• The CPU performs the instruction
• The CPU determines the instruction type
• The CPU gets the next instruction from memory
• The CPU ignores the instruction

What happens during the decode stage of the FDE cycle?

• The CPU determines the instruction type
• The CPU ignores the instruction
• The CPU performs the instruction
• The CPU gets the next instruction from memory

What happens during the execute stage of the FDE cycle?

• The CPU gets the next instruction from memory
• The CPU performs the instruction
• The CPU ignores the instruction
• The CPU determines the instruction type

Which of these determines the number of FDE cycles carried out per second?

• Size of cache
• Amount of electricity
• Number of cores
• Clock Speed