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Parts of the processor

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

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1.

Which one of the following best describes what the processor is responsible for?

a)

holding data in temporary memory locations

b)

running of the programs that are loaded into the main memory

c)

performing arithmetic calculations and logic functions

d)

overseeing the actions of the other parts of the computer and executing the machine code instructions

2.

What is the control unit is responsible for?

a)

holding data in temporary memory locations

b)

running of the programs that are loaded into the main memory

c)

performing arithmetic calculations and logic functions

d)

overseeing the actions of the other parts of the computer and executing the machine code instructions

3.

What is the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) responsible for?

a)

holding data in temporary memory locations

b)

running of the programs that are loaded into the main memory

c)

performing arithmetic calculations and logic functions

d)

overseeing the actions of the other parts of the computer and executing the machine code instructions

4.

What are the Registers?

a)

temporary storage areas within the processor

b)

programs that are loaded into the main memory

c)

arithmetic calculations and logic functions

d)

the machine code instructions

5.

What is a 'core'?

a)

the exact centre of the processor

b)

a unit that reads and executes program instructions

c)

the speed of the processor

d)

a temporary storage area in the processor

6.

What name is given to a processor with more than one core?

a)

plural-core processor

b)

multi-core processor

c)

binary-core processor

d)

extra-core processor

7.

Which of the following is a simple indicator of how well the computer system will perform?

a)

cost of the computer

b)

software/apps on the system

c)

processor speed

d)

make of the computer

8.

What name is the processor speed also known by?

a)

clock speed

b)

time speed

c)

Gigahertz

d)

watch speed