AQA 8525 Computer Storage, Memory & CPU

What does CPU stand for in computer terminology?

• Central Processing Unit

• Central Performance Unit

• Central Programming Unit

• Central Processing User

What is the role of the Control Unit (CU) in a CPU?

• It performs calculations.

• It stores data.

• It decodes instructions and executes them.

• It cools down the CPU.

Where does the CPU fetch instructions from?

• Hard drive

• Random access memory

• Solid state drive

• External storage

What component of the CPU is responsible for performing calculations?

• Control Unit

• Arithmetic and Logic Unit

• Memory Unit

• Input/Output Unit

Which of the following is NOT a type of secondary storage?

• Hard Disk

• SD Card

• RAM

• Flash Drive

What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?

• Store data

• Process instructions

• Save files

• Enhance graphics

Which component is essential for temporarily storing data that a computer uses frequently?

• Hard Disk

• ROM

• Cache Memory

• SD Card

What does RAM stand for?

• Read Access Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Rapid Action Memory

• Range Access Memory

What is the first step in the basic operation of a CPU?

• Execute

• Decode

• Fetch

• Load

What component of the CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations?

• Control Unit

• Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)

• Registers

• CPU Bus