CPU Quiz

What is the CPU often described as in relation to the computer?

• A) The heart

• B) The brain

• C) The muscle

• D) The skeleton

Why is it misleading to describe the CPU as the 'brain' of the computer?

• A) Because it can think independently

• B) Because it has its own memory

• C) Because it doesn't actually think

• D) Because it controls all other parts

What primarily makes up the inside of a processor?

• A) Capacitors

• B) Resistors

• C) Transistors

• D) Diodes

What is the primary function of the control unit in a computer system?

• To store data temporarily

• To manage and execute instructions in the program

• To enhance the graphical interface

• To supply power to the computer components

How do instructions in a computer program operate to achieve a task?

• They operate randomly to ensure flexibility

• They are executed in a sequence as per user inputs

• They are executed in a particular order as defined in the program

• They require manual intervention for each step

What is the primary function of the control unit in a CPU?

• To perform arithmetic operations

• To send out signals to coordinate how the processor works

• To store data temporarily

• To increase the speed of the processor

How does the control unit manage the data within the CPU?

• By decoding instructions

• By controlling how the data moves around parts of the CPU and memory

• By converting data into binary form

• By connecting to the internet

What is one of the tasks of the control unit mentioned in the image?

• Encrypting data

• Decoding instructions

• Managing user interfaces

• Designing software

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

• To store data permanently

• To carry out calculations and logical decisions

• To manage the computer's operating system

• To enhance the graphics performance

Where are the results of calculations performed by the ALU stored?

• In the hard drive

• In the random access memory (RAM)

• In the accumulator (ACC)

• In the cache memory