CPU Architecture Quiz

What is the first step in the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle?

• Decode

• Fetch

• Execute

• Store

Which component of the CPU is responsible for directing the operation of the processor?

• Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

• Control Unit (CU)

• Registers

• Cache Memory

What does the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) primarily perform?

• Data storage

• Logical operations

• Fetching instructions

• Controlling data flow

Which of the following is a type of register in the CPU?

• Program Counter (PC)

• Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

• Control Unit (CU)

• Cache Memory

What is the main purpose of cache memory in a CPU?

• To store data permanently

• To store frequently accessed data temporarily

• To execute instructions

• To decode instructions

Which of the following best describes the Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)?

• The physical layout of the CPU

• The set of instructions that a CPU can execute

• The speed at which the CPU operates

• The amount of cache memory in the CPU

During the Fetch stage of the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle, where is the next instruction located?

• Cache Memory

• Main Memory (RAM)

• Hard Drive

• Register

What is the role of the Program Counter (PC) in the CPU?

• To store the result of arithmetic operations

• To hold the address of the next instruction to be executed

• To decode instructions

• To manage cache memory

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

• Fetching instructions

• Decoding instructions

• Executing instructions

• Performing arithmetic operations

What is the primary function of registers in the CPU?

• To store large amounts of data

• To store small amounts of data temporarily for quick access

• To perform logical operations

• To control the flow of data