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Understanding the CPU and Its Functions

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

What does CPU stand for?

a)

Central Processing Operator

b)

Central Processing Unit

c)

Centralized Processing Unit

d)

Computer Processing Unit

2.

What are the two main parts of the CPU?

a)

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and Control Unit (CU)

b)

Data Storage Unit (DSU) and Output Unit (OU)

c)

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Cache Unit (CU)

d)

Memory Unit (MU) and Input Unit (IU)

3.

What is the role of the Control Unit (CU)?

a)

The Control Unit directs the operation of the processor and manages instruction execution.

b)

The Control Unit is responsible for memory allocation.

c)

The Control Unit stores data temporarily for quick access.

d)

The Control Unit handles input and output operations.

4.

Does the Control Unit execute instructions?

a)

Yes, the Control Unit executes instructions.

b)

The Control Unit partially executes instructions.

c)

The Control Unit executes all instructions directly.

d)

No, the Control Unit does not execute instructions.

5.

What does the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) do?

a)

The ALU controls the flow of data between components.

b)

The ALU stores data in memory.

c)

The ALU performs arithmetic and logical operations.

d)

The ALU manages input and output devices.

6.

Give an example of an arithmetic operation performed by the ALU.

a)

Division of two numbers

b)

Multiplication of two numbers

c)

Addition of two numbers

d)

Subtraction of two numbers

7.

What are some logic functions performed by the ALU?

a)

MULTIPLY

b)

ADD

c)

AND, OR, NOT

d)

SUBTRACT

8.

What is the four steps of the machine cycle?

a)

Storing, processing, and outputting

b)

The machine cycle consists of fetching, decoding, executing, and storing.

c)

Fetching, decoding, and executing only

d)

Inputting, processing, and displaying

9.

List the steps involved in the machine cycle.

a)

Retrieve, Compute, Transfer, Finalize

b)

Load, Process, Output, Reset

c)

Input, Analyze, Display, Clear

d)

Fetch, Decode, Execute, Store

10.

What does the 'fetch' step in the machine cycle involve?

a)

Transferring data to the output device.

b)

Retrieving an instruction from memory.

c)

Storing data in the cache memory.

d)

Executing an instruction in the CPU.