Central Processing Unit (CPU): The Brain of Your Computer

Question 1

Which component of the CPU is responsible for controlling the flow of instructions and data?

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Control Unit

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ALU

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Registers

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Instruction Set

Question 2

What are the temporary storage locations within the CPU called?

Accepted Answer

Registers

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ALU

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Cache

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RAM

Question 3

Which part of the CPU is responsible for performing calculations and logical operations?

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ALU

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Control Unit

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Registers

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Instruction Set

Question 4

What is the term used to describe the set of instructions that the CPU can understand and execute?

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Instruction Set

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Operating System

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Software

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Algorithm

Question 5

What is the name of the register that stores the address of the next instruction to be fetched?

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Program Counter

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Register

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Cache

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Stack

Question 6

What is the difference between a 32-bit CPU and a 64-bit CPU?

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The number of bits that the CPU can process at once

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The number of cores

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The amount of cache

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The instruction set

Question 7

What is the primary role of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in a CPU?

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Performs mathematical and logical operations on data

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Stores data temporarily

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Executes instructions

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Manages memory

Question 8

What is the purpose of the instruction set in a CPU?

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Defines the commands that the CPU can understand and execute

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Stores data in memory

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Manages input and output operations

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Performs mathematical calculations

Question 9

What is the primary function of the clock speed in a CPU?

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Determines the speed at which the CPU executes instructions

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Controls the flow of data in the CPU

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Provides power to the CPU

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Stores data temporarily

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of the heat sink in a CPU?

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Dissipates heat generated by the CPU during operation

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Supplies power to the CPU

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Enhances the clock speed

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Stores instructions

Question 11

What is the key difference between a 32-bit and a 64-bit CPU?

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The number of bits processed by the CPU at a time

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The clock speed

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The number of cores

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The cache size

Question 12

What is the purpose of virtual memory in a computer system?

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Extends the available RAM by utilizing hard drive space

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Increases the clock speed of the CPU

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Reduces the power consumption

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Improves data security

Question 13

What is the main purpose of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in a CPU? Give an example of an ALU operation.

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Performing arithmetic and logical operations on data

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Storing data temporarily

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Decoding instructions from memory

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Managing data flow between the CPU and other components

Question 14

What is the CPU's primary function in a computer system?

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Executing instructions

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Data storage

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Managing input and output devices

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Supplying power to the computer

Question 15

What are the small, temporary storage units within the CPU called?

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Registers

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Cache

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RAM

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ROM

Question 16

In what way does a 32-bit CPU differ from a 64-bit CPU?

Accepted Answer

Number of bits processed simultaneously

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CPU speed

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Maximum RAM capacity

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Compatible operating systems

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of a floating-point unit (FPU)?

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Performing arithmetic operations on floating-point numbers

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Performing arithmetic operations on very large numbers

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Performing arithmetic operations on decimal numbers

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Performing logical operations

Question 18

Name the bus that connects the CPU to the main memory.

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Front-Side Bus (FSB)

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HyperTransport

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PCI Express

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SATA

Question 19

Which component of the CPU primarily executes arithmetic and logical operations?

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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

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Cache

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Registers

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Control Unit

Question 20

What is the primary function of registers within the CPU?

Accepted Answer

Store data and instructions during processing

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Execute complex calculations

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Control the flow of data and instructions

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Provide long-term storage

Question 21

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of the instruction set of a CPU?

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Defines the range of operations the CPU can perform

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Determines the data formats supported by the CPU

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Is stored in the CPU's control unit

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Influences the design of the motherboard

Question 22

What is the purpose of a CPU cooling system, such as a fan or heat sink?

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To prevent the CPU from overheating

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To enhance the speed of the CPU

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To increase the efficiency of the CPU

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To reduce the power consumption of the CPU

Question 23

Which of the following technologies is commonly used to improve the performance of modern CPUs?

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Hyperthreading

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Virtualization

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Blockchain

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Question 24

What is the term for the process by which the CPU retrieves instructions from memory, interprets them, and executes them?

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Fetch-decode-execute cycle

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Bus cycle

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Clock cycle

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Instruction cycle

Question 25

What is a primary function of the Memory Management Unit (MMU) in a CPU?

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Translates virtual memory addresses to physical memory addresses

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Stores frequently used data in registers

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Determines the order of instruction execution

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Performs mathematical calculations and logical operations

Question 26

What is the primary responsibility of the CPU?

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Executing instructions and performing calculations

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Storing and managing data

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Connecting to external devices

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Displaying graphics on the screen

Question 27

Which part of the CPU is dedicated to storing the current instruction being executed?

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Registers

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Arithmetic Logic Unit

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Control Unit

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Main Memory

Question 28

What is the name given to the set of instructions the CPU is able to execute?

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Machine language

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Assembly language

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High-level programming language

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Bytecode

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Control Unit?

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Performing calculations

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Fetching instructions from memory

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Decoding instructions

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Writing data to registers

Question 30

What term refers to the rate at which the CPU can process instructions?

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Clock speed

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Bus speed

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Transfer rate

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Latency

Question 31

Which of the following factors has no influence on the performance of the CPU?

Accepted Answer

Hard drive read/write speed

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Number of processor cores

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Cache memory size

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Operating system efficiency

Question 32

What is the main purpose of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?

Accepted Answer

Performing mathematical and logical operations

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Storing data

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Fetching instructions from memory

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Decoding instructions

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a level of cache memory in the CPU?

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L4 cache

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L1 cache

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L2 cache

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L3 cache

Question 34

How does hyperthreading enhance CPU performance?

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By simulating extra CPU cores through logical partitioning

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By increasing the CPU's clock speed

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By reducing memory access time

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By decreasing overall power consumption

Question 35

Which of the following is **true** about single-core and multi-core CPUs?

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A multi-core CPU has several processing units on a single chip.

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A single-core CPU can execute multiple instructions at the same time.

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Single-core CPUs are always faster than multi-core CPUs.

Question 36

What is the purpose of the instruction set in a CPU?

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Determines the operations the CPU can perform on data

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Stores the operating system files

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Connects the CPU to peripheral devices

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Controls the flow of data within the computer

Question 37

What is the primary function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in a CPU?

Accepted Answer

Performs mathematical and logical operations on data

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Stores and manages the operating system

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Controls the flow of instructions within the CPU

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Connects the CPU to external components

Question 38

Which of the following is a key advantage of a multi-core CPU?

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Increased ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

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Higher clock speed

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Reduced power consumption

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Larger cache memory

Question 39

What is the primary role of the Control Unit in a CPU?

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Interprets and executes instructions

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Performs calculations and operations

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Stores data and information

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Connects the CPU to other components

Question 40

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the overall speed and performance of a CPU?

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Operating system version

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Clock speed

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Number of cores

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Cache size

Question 41

What is the primary purpose of virtual memory in a computer system?

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Extends the capacity of physical memory by utilizing storage space

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Improves the performance of graphics applications

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Protects the computer from malware and viruses

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Connects multiple CPUs to work together

Question 42

What is the key difference between a 32-bit and a 64-bit CPU?

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64-bit CPUs can address more memory than 32-bit CPUs

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32-bit CPUs have a wider data bus than 64-bit CPUs

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32-bit CPUs are faster than 64-bit CPUs

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64-bit CPUs require less power than 32-bit CPUs

Question 43

What is the primary purpose of a cache in a modern CPU?

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Accelerating access to frequently used data

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Reducing the number of transistors needed for calculations

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Expanding the overall storage capacity of the system

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Minimizing the power consumption of the CPU

Question 44

Which key difference distinguishes the Harvard architecture from the von Neumann architecture? Which architecture is commonly used in modern computing?

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Harvard architecture uses separate memory spaces for instructions and data, while von Neumann architecture uses a shared memory space.

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Von Neumann architecture has a faster instruction fetching mechanism compared to Harvard architecture.

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Harvard architecture is commonly used in modern computing systems, while von Neumann architecture is outdated.

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Both Harvard architecture and von Neumann architecture use the same instruction set.

Question 45

What is the primary responsibility of the CPU?

Accepted Answer

Executing instructions and performing calculations

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Connecting different components

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Managing data storage

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Handling input and output

Question 46

Which of the following is not a component of the CPU?

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RAM

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Registers

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Control Unit

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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

Question 47

What is the primary function of the control unit within the CPU?

Accepted Answer

Fetching and decoding instructions

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Storing temporary data

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Performing calculations

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Coordinating communication with other components

Question 48

What is the main purpose of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in the CPU?

Accepted Answer

Performing arithmetic and logical operations

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Decoding user input

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Storing data in memory

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Controlling the flow of data

Question 49

What is the purpose of registers in a CPU?

Accepted Answer

Storing frequently used data and instructions for quick access

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Managing input and output operations

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Translating high-level code

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Controlling data flow between ALU and memory

Question 50

What is the term for the set of commands that a CPU can understand and execute?

Accepted Answer

Instruction set

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Assembly language

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Compiler

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Machine code

Question 51

Which of the following factors primarily influences the speed at which a CPU operates?

Accepted Answer

Clock speed

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Amount of RAM

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Storage capacity

Question 52

What is the primary role of a compiler in relation to the CPU?

Accepted Answer

Translating high-level code into machine code

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Storing data in memory

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Executing instructions directly

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Interpreting machine code into assembly language

Question 53

Which of the following is an advantage of utilizing multiple cores in a CPU?

Accepted Answer

Increased processing power

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Reduced manufacturing costs

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Enhanced data privacy

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Lower energy consumption

Question 54

What is the term for a specialized processor that handles specific tasks, such as graphics processing?

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Co-processor

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Accelerator

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Register

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Cache