What is the main function of the CPU?

To fetch instructions from memory, decode them and execute the instructions

To carry out processing of the data

What are registers used for?

To temporarily hold bits of data needed by the CPU.

To check that students are in school.

To make sure that the CPU runs properly.

How does clock speed affect computer performance?

The higher the clock speed the better the performance.

The higher the clock speed the slower the computer will run.

It improves the amount you can store on the computer.

It will make loading program slower

How can a bigger cache improve CPU performance?

By being able to store more recently used instruction inside the CPU for quicker access times

By being able to carry out more calculations

By being able to do more arithmetic per second

By being able to store less used instructions inside the CPU for quicker access times

Which of the following best defines clock speed?

The number of cycles performed in a second

Used to count the number of instructions

The number of instructions stored in memory

Used perform mathematical calculations

What is an embedded system?

A computer system that is built into another device

Cache memory to store data for the system

A machine that can do multiple purposes

What is the purpose of ROM?

To be programmed by the computer's manufacturer

What does the BIOS do?

Checks hardware functionality and loads the operating system from the hard drive into RAM

Manages the computer's memory and storage devices

Controls the input and output devices of the computer

Executes the instructions of the operating system

What is ROM used for?

Storing instructions and data needed for the computer to run

Storing temporary data during computer operation

Storing data for long-term storage

What happens to RAM when the electricity is turned off?

The data from the memory is not saved

The data from memory is saved onto flash memory

The data from the memory is saved onto the hard disk

The data from the memory is saved onto ROM

What is the purpose of decoding the instruction/data held in the CIR?

To execute the instruction/data

To fetch the next instruction/data

To store the instruction/data in memory

What is copied into the MAR?

The memory address held in the program counter

The memory address held in the memory unit

The memory address held in the instruction register

The memory address held in the accumulator

What is the purpose of having different numbers of registers in different processors?

To optimize performance for specific tasks

To increase the overall processing speed

To provide flexibility in handling different types of data

What is the main function of the ALU?

Perform calculations and make logical decisions

Control the flow of data within the processor

Manage input and output devices

What are registers used for in a computer processor?

To store data needed during processing

To store large amounts of memory

To control the flow of data in the processor

To perform arithmetic operations

What is the purpose of cache?

To hold data and instructions temporarily

To store a small amount of high-speed memory

To summarize computer processor components

What is the purpose of ROM?

To be programmed by the computer's manufacturer

What is ROM used for?

Storing instructions and data needed for the computer to run

Storing temporary data during computer operation

Storing data for long-term storage

What is the function of BIOS?

Checks hardware functionality and loads the operating system from the hard drive into RAM

Manages software applications on the computer

Connects the computer to the internet

Displays graphics on the screen

Y11 Architecture & Primary Homework

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Computers

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12th Grade

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Computer, Computer Science, Science

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FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

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Random Access Memory is?

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2.

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Random ............ Memory

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......... Only Memory is Non-Volatile

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............... Processing Unit

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Central .................. Unit

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What is the missing word from the text?

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

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Which of the following is a register in the CPU?

Memory Address Register

Memory Data Register

ALU Register

Information FDE Register

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