Functions and Characteristics of CPU

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Computers
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11th Grade
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Hard

Benjamin Simpson-Court
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a factor that directly affects CPU performance?
Cores
Cache size
Processor type
Hard drive capacity
Answer explanation
The hard drive capacity does not directly influence CPU performance. Factors like cores, cache size, and processor type do.
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 2 pts
Match the components of a CPU to their functions.
Cache
Fetch and execute instructions.
Data Bus
Determine memory locations.
Core
Temporarily store frequently used data.
Address Bus
Transmit instructions and data between components.
Answer explanation
Core fetches and executes instructions, Cache temporarily stores data, the Data Bus transmits information, and the Address Bus determines memory locations.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most likely outcome of increasing a CPU’s clock rate beyond its limit?
Data corruption
Overheating
Increased efficiency
Data corruption and Overheating
Answer explanation
Both data corruption and overheating can occur when clock rates exceed the CPU’s designed limits.
4.
REORDER QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Arrange the stages of the fetch-decode-execute cycle in the reverse order.
Decode
Fetch
Execute
Answer explanation
The CPU fetches the instruction first, decodes it to understand it, and then executes the instruction.
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5.
CLASSIFICATION QUESTION
2 mins • 2 pts
Drag and drop the components into their respective categories.
Groups:
(a) Memory
,
(b) Storage
RAM
Cache
SSD
Virtual memory
HDD
Answer explanation
RAM, Cache, and Virtual Memory fall under Memory, while Hard Drive is categorized under Storage.
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
2 mins • 2 pts
Explain the role of pipelining in CPU performance and mention one of its limitations.
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Answer explanation
Pipelining improves performance by overlapping instruction stages but suffers in scenarios involving branching, causing the pipeline to reset.
7.
MATH RESPONSE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A CPU has a data bus width of 16 bits. How many values can be transmitted at once?
Mathematical Equivalence
ON
Answer explanation
A 16-bit data bus can hold values ranging from 0 to 65535, allowing 65536 different values to be transmitted.
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