The CPU

What does CPU stand for in computer terminology?

• Central Processing Unit

• Central Performance Unit

• Computer Processing Unit

In a computer, the CPU is often likened to what human organ due to its central role?

• The lungs

• The brain

• The heart

Which of the following is NOT a function typically performed by the CPU?

• Creating graphical designs

• Solving mathematical calculations

• Organizing data

In the sequence of operations of a CPU, what is the step immediately following the retrieval of instructions?

• Decoding the instructions

• Storing the results

• Executing the instructions

Final Step in CPU Operations

• Fetching instructions

• Storing the results

• Executing the instructions

Which of these is a measure of how fast the CPU processes instructions?

• The capacity of the ROM

• The clock speed

• The size of the RAM

The CPU is similar to a maestro in an orchestra because it:

• Coordinates and executes various tasks

• Plays multiple instruments

• 
  Produces music

RAM, a key component in computers, stands for:

• Random Access Memory

• Rapid Allocation Module

• Read-Only Memory

Which feature of modern CPUs is especially important for multitasking?

• The number of cores

• The clock speed

• The ROM

One key advantage of SSDs (Solid State Drives) over HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) is:

• Larger storage capacity

• Faster data access

• Lower cost