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Systems Architecture - the CPU

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Short test on the #CPU for #GCSE Computer Science Students

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1
CPU stands for
Computer Processing Unit
Computer Compare Unit
Considerable Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
2
The ALU performs what?
Maths and logical operations
Ensures that the memory is linked to the CPU
Mathematical operations only
System maintenance
3
ALU stands for
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Arithmetic Linear Unit
Aluminium
Arithmetic Line Unit
4
The speed of computer processor is often referred to as.....
Clock Speed
CPU speed
bit speed
Capacity
5
The CPU requires memory in order to carry out its processes
True - holds currently worked on data and programs
False
True - memory isn't vital but it helps
True - larger memory makes the processes more efficient
6
The Fetch ___________ Execute Cycle. What word is missing?
Decode
Describe
Debug
Decrypt
7
The CPU is compared to the following part of the human body
Brain
Torso
Kidneys
Heart
8
The speed of a CPU is measured in
circuits
Seconds
Micro seconds
Gigahertz
9
The Control Unit
ensures instructions are carried out in sequence
Provides power to the computer
Has direct access to the input device
is another name for memory
10
The CPU can do more than one thing at a time
True
Sometimes
False