9.5 Quiz

What is the CPU commonly referred to as?

• Memory

• Processor

• Hard Drive

• Monitor

What is the role of the CPU in a computer?

• To store data

• To perform instructions

• To display images

• To provide power

Which of the following is NOT a component of the CPU?

• Arithmetic Logic Unit

• Control Unit

• Hard Drive

• Register

What does the CPU use to perform its job?

• Arithmetic Logic Unit, Control Unit, Clock, Register, Buses

• Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Printer

• Hard Drive, SSD, RAM, ROM

• Power Supply, Cooling Fan, Case, Motherboard

What are the main functions of the Control Unit (CU)?

• Fetches, Decodes, and Executes instructions

• Stores data permanently

• Manages network connections

• Provides power to the system

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Control Unit (CU)?

• Issues control signals that control hardware

• Moves data around the system

• Manages memory allocation

• Fetches, Decodes, and Executes instructions

What does the Control Unit (CU) issue to control hardware?

• Data packets

• Control signals

• Power surges

• Memory addresses

What are the two main functions of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)?

• Performs arithmetic and logical operations; Acts as a gateway between primary memory and secondary storage

• Controls the flow of data; Manages input and output devices

• Stores data temporarily; Executes instructions

• Manages power supply; Monitors system performance

Where are calculations done and decisions made in a computer?

• In the Control Unit

• In the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)

• In the Memory Unit

• In the Input/Output Unit

What role does the ALU play in data transfer between primary memory and secondary storage?

• It compresses the data

• It encrypts the data

• It acts as a gateway

• It deletes the data