Quiz on Processing Devices

What is the main part of the processing device often referred to as?

• Memory

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

• Chipset

What does the CPU primarily handle?

• Input from devices

• Instructions from software and hardware

• Output to monitors

• Storage of data

What is the function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?

• Processes graphics

• Stores data temporarily

• Handles mathematical calculations and logical operations

• Directs data flow

What does the Control Unit (CU) do?

• Performs calculations

• Processes video

• Directs the flow of data

• Stores frequently used data

What is a GPU specialized for?

• Controlling data flow

• Executing programs

• Storing data

• Handling images and video

What is the role of the chipset?

• Directs the CPU

• Coordinates data flow between components

• Processes graphics

• Stores temporary data

What does Random Access Memory (RAM) do?

• Stores data permanently

• Stores data the CPU needs to access quickly

• Processes graphics

• Controls data flow

What is cache memory?

• A type of permanent storage

• A smaller, faster type of memory inside the CPU

• A type of input device

• A part of the GPU

What is the first step in how a processing device works?

• Inputting data

• Storing data

• Outputting results

• Processing data

What happens during the processing stage?

• Data is stored

• Data is printed

• The CPU processes the input data

• Results are displayed