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