CPU Class Quiz 1 - LO 6

What does CPU stand for?

• Computer Power Unit

• Central Program Unit

• Computer Processing Unit

• Central Processing Unit

What is a CPU cycle?

• A single operation in a CPU

• A type of computer memory

• A method of data storage

• A software program

What does a CPU cycle consist of?

• Fetching, decoding, executing, storing

• Transmitting, receiving, processing, storing

• Reading, writing, processing, displaying

• Calculating, storing, retrieving, deleting

How is CPU speed measured?

• In bytes

• In Hertz

• In pixels

• In volts

What does a higher clock speed mean?

• Better graphics

• Faster processing

• More memory

• More storage

What does the system clock do?

• Controls CPU speed

• Generates power

• Coordinates task execution

• Stores data

In multitasking, what does the CPU clock determine?

• How data is stored

• How much memory is used

• How fast the CPU processes instructions

• How many applications can run

What is compared to the mixing speed in baking cookies?

• Data flow

• CPU clock speed

• System clock

• Task management

What does the system clock ensure during multitasking?

• Efficient data flow & switching between tasks

• Better graphics

• More storage space

• Faster processing

What is the purpose of the CPU in a computer?

• To connect to the internet

• To execute programs

• To manage power

• To store files