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Understanding Computer Systems: The Fetch-Execute Cycle

Authored by Marc Hoy

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10th Grade

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Understanding Computer Systems: The Fetch-Execute Cycle
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of a computer as described in the video?

To connect people via social media

To provide entertainment through games

To process data by taking input and delivering output

To perform mathematical calculations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of a complex input and output process in a computer system?

Playing a video game

Listening to music

Typing a document

Turning on a light switch

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could be an output in a gaming console scenario?

Vibration feedback

Keyboard input

Electricity consumption

Internet connectivity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is stored in the memory of a computer?

Physical components

Computer programs

Internet data

Electricity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which component inside a desktop computer is primarily responsible for executing instructions?

Hard drive

RAM

Graphics card

CPU

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the large fan over the processor in a desktop computer?

To increase processing speed

To provide light inside the case

To cool down the processor

To reduce electricity usage

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens during the fetch stage of the fetch-execute cycle?

The CPU stores data in Memory

The CPU outputs data to the monitor

The CPU retrieves the next instruction from memory

The CPU powers down to save energy

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