GCSE OCR COMP 1 UNIT 1 L1 FDE

What is the primary function of a computer?

• To display information only

• To play video games

• To consume electricity

• To process data from input to output

What could be an example of input in a gaming console?

• The game's graphics

• The sound output through speakers

• The buttons pressed on a controller

• The console's power cable

What components are crucial inside a desktop computer for running programs?

• Monitor and speakers

• Keyboard and mouse

• Hard drive and power supply

• Memory and CPU

What does the CPU do during the fetch cycle?

• It outputs data to the monitor

• It fetches the next instruction from memory

• It performs calculations

• It cools down the system

What does RAM stand for?

• Running Application Module

• Rapid Action Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Readily Available Memory

During the decode stage, what is the CPU's main task?

• To increase its clock speed

• To break down the instruction to understand it

• To fetch instructions from the RAM

• To output data to the user

What might the CPU do after executing an instruction?

• Take a break

• Fetch the next instruction

• Shut down

• Display results on the screen

What action might the CPU take during the execute stage?

• Perform a calculation or store data

• Fetch instructions from the internet

• Increase its clock speed

• Decode another instruction

How is the processor's clock speed measured?

• In watts

• In volts

• In hertz

• In bytes

What is the purpose of the CPU?

• To connect to the internet

• To fetch, decode, and execute instructions

• To store data permanently

• To supply power to the computer