How have microprocessors impacted computer design?

They have made computers smaller and more portable

Which of the following is NOT a function of the CPU?

Displaying images and text on the screen

What is the relationship between a microprocessor and a CPU?

A microprocessor is a type of CPU

Which of the following is NOT a function of the instruction registers (IR) in a CPU?

To control the flow of electricity in the computer

What is the function of the program counter (PC) in a CPU?

To store the next instruction to be executed

What is the purpose of the instruction registers (IR) in a CPU?

To store the current instruction

What is the relationship between a CPU and other components in a computer system?

The CPU coordinates the activities of other components

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1
How have microprocessors impacted computer design?
They have made computers smaller and more portable
They have made computers more expensive
They have had no impact on computer design
They have made computers slower
2
Which of the following is NOT a function of the CPU?
Displaying images and text on the screen
Executing program instructions
Storing data and instructions
Controlling the flow of electricity
3
What is the relationship between a microprocessor and a CPU?
They have no relationship
A CPU is a type of microprocessor
A microprocessor is a type of CPU
They are the same thing
4
What is the purpose of registers in a CPU?
To store and control data
To control the flow of electricity in the computer
To interpret program instructions
To perform mathematical calculations
5
Which of the following is NOT a function of the instruction registers (IR) in a CPU?
To store the current instruction
To interpret program instructions
To store and control data
To control the flow of electricity in the computer
6
Which part of the CPU is responsible for mathematical calculations and logical operations?
Control unit
Registers
Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
Program counter (PC)
7
What is the nickname often given to the CPU?
The brain
The heart
The stomach
The lungs
8
What is the function of the program counter (PC) in a CPU?
To perform mathematical calculations
To control the flow of electricity in the computer
To store the next instruction to be executed
To store the current instruction
9
Which of the following is NOT a main part of the CPU?
Hard drive
Control unit
Registers
Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
10
What is the purpose of the instruction registers (IR) in a CPU?
To control the flow of electricity in the computer
To store and control data
To interpret program instructions
To store the current instruction
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What is the relationship between a CPU and other components in a computer system?
The CPU displays images and text on the screen
The CPU controls the flow of electricity to other components
The CPU stores data and instructions for other components
The CPU coordinates the activities of other components

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