1.1a Purpose of the CPU

1.1a Purpose of the CPU

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1.1a Purpose of the CPU

1.1a Purpose of the CPU

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Computers

9th - 12th Grade

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a computer?

To take input and deliver output

To process data and deliver output

To fetch, decode, and execute instructions

To store the program and carry out instructions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the key components of a computer system?

Memory and processor

Mouse and Monitor

Program and instructions

Controller and monitor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the fetch-execute cycle?

The process of fetching data and executing it

The continuous cycle of fetching, decoding, and executing instructions

The process of fetching instructions and decoding them

The cycle of fetching, decoding, and executing data

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the CPU do during the fetch cycle?

Fetches the next instruction from main memory

Decodes the instruction and breaks it down

Executes the instruction and carries out actions

Brings the instruction back to the CPU

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the CPU do during the decode stage?

Fetches the instruction from main memory

Inspects the instruction and works out what needs to be done

Carries out the instruction

Brings the instruction back to the CPU

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the CPU do during the execute stage?

Fetches the instruction from main memory

Inspects the instruction and works out what needs to be done

Carries out the instruction

Brings the instruction back to the CPU

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the clock speed of a processor?

The number of instructions executed per minute

The number of cycles per second

The speed at which the computer can add up

The speed at which instructions are fetched

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