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Y9 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 Linear Unit
Arithmetic Line Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Aluminium
2
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
3
The Fetch _______ Execute Cycle. What word is missing?
Decode
Detect
Decrypt
Describe
4
The ALU performs what?
System maintenance
Maths and logical operations
Ensures that the memory is linked to the CPU
Mathematical operations only
5
The CPU can do more than one thing at a time
Sometimes
True
False
6
The Control Unit
Provides power to the computer
is another name for memory
ensures instructions are carried out in sequence
Has direct access to the input device
7
CPU stands for
Computer Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
Computer Compare Unit
Considerable Processing Unit
8
The speed of a CPU is measured in
Seconds
Micro seconds
circuits
Gigahertz
9
The speed of computer processor is often referred to as.....
bit speed
CPU speed
Clock Speed
Capacity
10
The CPU is compared to the following part of the human body
Torso
Brain
Kidneys
Heart