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Systems Architecture - the CPU (KS3)

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Short test on the #CPU for #KS3 Computer Science Students

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1
The speed of a CPU is measured in
Circuits
Seconds
Gigahertz
Micro seconds
2
The ALU performs what?
System maintenance
Maths and logical operations
Mathematical operations only
Ensures that the memory is linked to the CPU
3
The CPU is compared to the following part of the human body
Heart
Brain
Torso
Kidneys
4
The Fetch - Execute Cycle
concerns circuits on the motherboard
Describes the processing cycle
is something to do with walking the dog
Describes how the memory works
5
The CPU requires memory in order to carry out its processes
False
True - holds currently worked on data and programs
True - larger memory makes the processes more efficient
True - memory isn't vital but it helps
6
ALU stands for
Arithmetic Line Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Aluminium
Arithmetic Linear Unit
7
CPU stands for
Considerable Processing Unit
Computer Processing Unit
Computer Compare Unit
Central Processing Unit
8
The speed of computer processor is often referred to as.....
CPU speed
bit speed
Clock Speed
Capacity
9
The Control Unit
Has direct access to the input device
Provides power to the computer
ensures instructions are carried out in sequence
is another name for memory
10
A CPU with 2 cores is called
Two Core
Dual Core
Duel Core
Deux Core