GCSE Computing Quiz

CPU carries out a cycle called___. 

• Execute-decote-fetch
• Fetch-decode-execute
• Fetch-execute-decode
• Decode-execute-fetch

The CPU fetches instructions from.... and executes those instructions.

• Memory

• ALU

• ROM

• Input Device

The ALU is found inside the CPU True or False?

• True

• False

What is 'cache'?

• It stores program operations and data while a program is being executed

• It executes programs using the fetch-decode-execute cycle

• It is a small amount of memory which is a part of the CPU

How many of the following are examples of Embedded Systems?

• Mobile Phone

• Washing Machine

• Microwave

• Fridge

• Laptop

What does volatile mean for a computers memory

• Data and instructions remain stored even when the computer is switched off

• Data and instructions may cause the computer to crash

• Data and instructions are lost when the computer is switched off

What does ROM stand for?

• Random Only Memory
• Random Only Memory
• Rapid Only Machine
• Read Only Memory

ROM is non-volatile memory

• True
• False

What does RAM stand for?

• Random Access Memory
• Random Area Machine
• Real Access Machine
• Rapid Access Memory

RAM is non-volatile memory

• True
• False