Lesson 23: Storing and Executing Instruction on a computer

How is the CPU commonly referred to in a computer?

• Hard drive

• Microprocessor

• Keyboard

• Monitor

What primary function does the Central Processing Unit (CPU) serve?

• Displaying graphics on the monitor

• Storing data on the hard drive

• Processing data and executing instructions

• Printing documents

What defines a program in the context of computing?

• A computer's physical components

• A set of instructions to perform a specific task

• The computer's power source

• A type of computer virus

Prior to CPU access, where must instructions and data be loaded?

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• Main memory

• Hard drive

What role does the Control Unit (CU) play in the CPU?

• Performs arithmetic and logic operations

• Manages memory storage

• Decodes and translates instructions

• Controls the overall operation of the CPU

Which CPU component conducts arithmetic and logic operations?

• Control Unit (CU)

• Hard drive

• Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

• Main memory

What is another name for CPU registers?

• Main memory

• Immediate Access Store

• Control Unit (CU)

• Hard drive

What is the primary purpose of CPU registers?

• Storing large amounts of data

• Managing memory storage

• Performing arithmetic operations

• Storing small amounts of data for quick access

Which of the following accurately describe the fetch execute cycle in computing?

• It refers to retrieving data from a hard drive and executing in web browser

• It involves fetching data from the internet and executing it on web browser

• It is a process where the CPU retrieves instructions from memory and execute them

• It is a term used in database management to fetch records and execute queries

Which component in a computer system is responsible for carrying memory addresses between the CPU and memory?

• Data Bus

• Control Bus

• Address Bus

• Decode Bus