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The Structure and Function of the CPU

Authored by Simon Carnell

Computers

12th Grade

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The Structure and Function of the CPU
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

To store data

To process data

To display graphics

To manage network connections

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three steps the CPU follows to process data?

Fetch, Decode, Execute

Load, Process, Save

Input, Process, Output

Start, Run, Stop

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are the data and instructions loaded when you open a program?

Hard Drive

CPU

RAM

Cache

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the temporary memory called where the CPU stores fetched data and instructions?

Cache

Registers

RAM

Hard Drive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What hardware path does the CPU use to fetch data from the main memory?

Data Bus

Address Bus

Control Bus

Memory Bus

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the 'Data Bus' in the CPU?

To store data

To fetch instructions

To transfer data from RAM to CPU

To decode instructions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the Control Unit in the CPU?

It performs arithmetic and logical operations.

It controls the signals required to coordinate the running of the processor.

It stores data temporarily.

It moves data between the CPU and main memory.

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