Computer CPU Quiz

What does the Central Processing Unit (CPU) use to store binary information?

• Capacitors

• Transistors

• Resistors

• Inductors

What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?

• To output data to the monitor

• To process data and instructions

• To store permanent data

• To manage peripheral devices

Which architecture is described as using a stored program concept?

• Harvard architecture

• Von Neumann architecture

• ARM architecture

• Quantum architecture

What are the main subcomponents of a CPU?

• Hard drive, RAM, GPU

• ALU, Registers, Controller, Internal memory

• Motherboard, Power supply, Cooling system

• BIOS, Cache, Expansion slots

What is the role of transistors in a CPU?

• To increase processing speed by adding more cores

• To control the flow of electricity and store binary information

• To connect the CPU to the motherboard

• To cool down the CPU during operation

What is the primary function of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) in a CPU?

• To store data temporarily

• To process and manipulate data

• To manage the execution of instructions

• To send and receive signals

Which of the following is NOT a function of the controller in a computer system?

• Sending and receiving signals

• Ensuring processes occur in the correct order

• Storing temporary data

• Managing the execution of instructions

What is the role of registers within the CPU?

• To hold data temporarily for quick access

• To permanently store data

• To manage the execution of programs

• To connect input and output devices

Which register is used by the ALU to store the results of its calculations?

• Program Counter (PC)

• Memory Address Register (MAR)

• Current Instruction Register (CIR)

• Accumulator

What is internal memory sometimes referred to as?

• Level 1 cache memory

• External storage

• Secondary memory

• Control memory