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CPU and Its Functions Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

What is the CPU commonly known as?

a)

The heart of the computer

b)

The brain of the computer

c)

The memory of the computer

d)

The storage of the computer

2.

Which of the following is NOT a main part of the CPU?

a)

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

b)

Control Unit (CU)

c)

Registers

d)

Hard Disk

3.

The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) is responsible for:

a)

Controlling input and output devices

b)

Performing arithmetic and logical operations

c)

Storing instructions permanently

d)

Connecting the computer to the internet

4.

Which of the following is an arithmetic operation of the ALU?

a)

Addition and subtraction

b)

Comparing numbers

c)

Storing data in registers

d)

Reading program codes

5.

Which of the following is a logical operation of the ALU?

a)

Multiplication

b)

Division

c)

Comparing numbers or letters

d)

Data storage

6.

Which part of the CPU reads the code for the next instruction to be executed?

a)

ALU

b)

CU

c)

Registers

d)

Memory

7.

The Control Unit (CU) increments the program counter so it:

a)

Points to the previous instruction

b)

Points to the next instruction

c)

Stores data for later use

d)

Executes logical operations

8.

Registers in the CPU are best described as:

a)

Permanent storage devices

b)

Very slow storage areas

c)

Very fast storage areas for instructions and data

d)

External storage components

9.

Which of the following tasks is performed by the Control Unit (CU)?

a)

Executes logical operations

b)

Stores upcoming data

c)

Provides necessary data to ALU or registers

d)

Manufactures hardware

10.

Why is the CPU considered the most important element in a computer system?

a)

It stores data permanently

b)

It handles all functions and processes of the system

c)

It provides internet connectivity

d)

It only manages input and output devices