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WorksheetsParts of the processor
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which one of the following best describes what the processor is responsible for?
holding data in temporary memory locations
running of the programs that are loaded into the main memory
performing arithmetic calculations and logic functions
overseeing the actions of the other parts of the computer and executing the machine code instructions
What is the control unit is responsible for?
holding data in temporary memory locations
running of the programs that are loaded into the main memory
performing arithmetic calculations and logic functions
overseeing the actions of the other parts of the computer and executing the machine code instructions
What is the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) responsible for?
holding data in temporary memory locations
running of the programs that are loaded into the main memory
performing arithmetic calculations and logic functions
overseeing the actions of the other parts of the computer and executing the machine code instructions
What are the Registers?
temporary storage areas within the processor
programs that are loaded into the main memory
arithmetic calculations and logic functions
the machine code instructions
What is a 'core'?
the exact centre of the processor
a unit that reads and executes program instructions
the speed of the processor
a temporary storage area in the processor
What name is given to a processor with more than one core?
plural-core processor
multi-core processor
binary-core processor
extra-core processor
Which of the following is a simple indicator of how well the computer system will perform?
cost of the computer
software/apps on the system
processor speed
make of the computer
What name is the processor speed also known by?
clock speed
time speed
Gigahertz
watch speed
