Parts of the processor

Which one of the following best describes what the processor is responsible for?

• holding data in temporary memory locations

• running of the programs that are loaded into the main memory

• performing arithmetic calculations and logic functions

• overseeing the actions of the other parts of the computer and executing the machine code instructions

What is the control unit is responsible for?

• holding data in temporary memory locations

• running of the programs that are loaded into the main memory

• performing arithmetic calculations and logic functions

• overseeing the actions of the other parts of the computer and executing the machine code instructions

What is the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) responsible for?

• holding data in temporary memory locations

• running of the programs that are loaded into the main memory

• performing arithmetic calculations and logic functions

• overseeing the actions of the other parts of the computer and executing the machine code instructions

What are the Registers?

• temporary storage areas within the processor

• programs that are loaded into the main memory

• arithmetic calculations and logic functions

• the machine code instructions

What is a 'core'?

• the exact centre of the processor

• a unit that reads and executes program instructions

• the speed of the processor

• a temporary storage area in the processor

What name is given to a processor with more than one core?

• plural-core processor

• multi-core processor

• binary-core processor

• extra-core processor

Which of the following is a simple indicator of how well the computer system will perform?

• cost of the computer

• software/apps on the system

• processor speed

• make of the computer

What name is the processor speed also known by?

• clock speed

• time speed

• Gigahertz

• watch speed