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CPU Concepts and Terminology
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What is the first step in the CPU machine cycle?
Decode
Execute
Store
Fetch
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Which part of the CPU performs mathematical and logical operations?
RAM
Control Unit
ALU
Cache
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What happens during the execute stage of the machine cycle?
The instruction is carried out
The data is saved to ROM
The data is printed
The CPU stops running
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What is the purpose of the Control Unit in the CPU?
Perform calculations
Increase internet speed
Direct operations within the CPU
Store files
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What does a CPU core do?
Stores long-term memory
Controls the screen resolution
Handles a separate processing task
Connects the keyboard to the monitor
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What is the fetch-decode-execute cycle?
A way to copy files
A cleaning routine
How a CPU processes instructions
A programming language
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What is measured in GHz (gigahertz) in a CPU?
Temperature
Clock speed
Data storage
Speed of memory
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Which CPU component controls the fetch-decode-execute cycle?
ALU
RAM
Cache
Control Unit
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the CPU?
Perform calculations
Control other components
Execute instructions
Manage long-term file storage
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What role does the ALU play in the machine cycle?
Decodes instructions
Draws the screen graphics
Runs antivirus software
Performs math and logic operations
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What does a multi-core processor allow a computer to do?
Store more files
Use multiple monitors
Connect to faster Wi-Fi
Perform multiple tasks at once
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What does CPU stand for?
Central Programming Unit
Computer Processing Unit
Central Peripheral Unit
Central Processing Unit
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Why is cache memory important in a CPU?
It holds frequently used data for quick access
It speeds up internet browsing
It controls audio and video
It stores apps permanently
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During the decode step, what does the CPU do?
Saves the instruction
Sends the result to the printer
Runs the instruction
Translates the instruction into commands
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Where does the CPU fetch instructions from?
ALU
Monitor
RAM
USB drive
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What repeats over and over during normal computer operations?
Software updates
The machine cycle
Logging in and out
Typing on the keyboard
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Which component temporarily stores data after the CPU executes a task?
RAM
Hard Drive
SSD
ROM
