FINAL CSO

Which component of a computer system is responsible for executing instructions?

• GPU

• RAM

• CPU

• SSD

What does the term "ALU" stand for in relation to CPU function?

• Automatic Logic Unit

• Arithmetic Logic Unit

• Advanced Learning Unit

• Additional Loading Unit

In the context of a CPU, what does the term "clock speed" refer to?

• The time it takes to boot up the system

• The number of processor cores in the CPU

• The speed at which instructions are executed

• The amount of cache memory

Which of the following is NOT a function of the control unit in a CPU?

• Fetching instructions

• Decoding instructions

• Processing data

• Managing execution flow

What does the CPU cache primarily serve to do?

• Store frequently used data for quick access

• Control input and output operations

• Execute arithmetic operations

• Handle long-term data storage

Which CPU component is responsible for directing data around the system?

• Registers

• Control Unit

• ALU

• Cache Memory

The CPU interacts with which component to retrieve data from long-term storage?

• RAM

• Hard Drive

• GPU

• SSD

What role does the CPU play in the "fetch-decode-execute" cycle?

• Fetching data from the internet

• Analyzing graphical information

• Retrieving and executing program instructions

• Translating languages

How does the CPU communicate with other components in a computer system?

• Through electrical signals along pathways called buses

• Via wireless connections

• Using optical cables

• Through satellite transmission

The speed of a CPU is commonly measured in:

• Watts

• Hertz

• Bytes

• Volts