Unit 2 Technology System Revision Quiz

What do the letters CPU stand for?

• Central Processing Unit

• Computer Processing Unit

• Control Processing Unit

• Central Power Unit

State two reasons the CPU is important.

• It performs calculations and coordinates hardware.

• It stores data and executes programs.

• It connects to the internet and controls peripherals.

• It displays graphics and manages memory.

List what a CPU does.

• Fetch, decode, execute, write back

• Input, process, output, storage

• Connect, control, perform, manage

• Calculate, store, display, communicate

What is the speed of the CPU measured in?

• Hertz

• Bytes

• Megahertz

• Gigabytes

Where does the CPU live in a computer system?

• Motherboard

• Hard Drive

• RAM

• Graphics Card

What is the purpose of a CPU?

• To perform calculations and coordinate hardware

• To store data and execute programs

• To connect to the internet and control peripherals

• To display graphics and manage memory

What does the CPU do during the fetch stage?

• It retrieves the instructions needed to run

• It breaks down the instructions into binary numbers

• It performs difficult calculations

• It creates an output based on the instructions

What should you check when choosing a CPU?

• Clock speed and instruction process per cycle

• RAM size and hard drive capacity

• Monitor resolution and graphics card memory

• Internet speed and network connectivity

What are the uses of a CPU?

• Perform calculations and coordinate hardware

• Store data and execute programs

• Connect to the internet and control peripherals

• Display graphics and manage memory

What are the benefits of a CPU?

• Fast processing speed and efficient task management

• Large storage capacity and high data transfer rate

• High-resolution graphics and smooth gameplay

• Secure data encryption and reliable network connectivity