Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) Quiz

Which logical operation is performed by the ALU?

• Sorting

• Comparing values

• Searching

• Encrypting

Which comparison is NOT performed by the ALU?

• Greater than

• Less than

• Equal to

• Prime number check

What will the OR operation output if both inputs are 0?

• 0

• 1

• Inverse of input

• Only if one input is 1

Which task involves the control unit fetching data?

• Data transfer control

• Fetching data

• Synchronising operations

• Producing memory addresses

What is the primary function of the control unit in data transfer control?

• To manage user input

• To control data transfer

• To compile code

• To design user interfaces

What does the control unit determine for the ALU?

• The operation to carry out

• The data storage location

• The user interface layout

• The network connection

What does a clock cycle refer to?

• One complete oscillation of the clock signal

• The time it takes for a clock to tick once

• The duration of one complete day

• The time it takes for a clock signal to transition from one state to another

What is included in a read request from a processor to a memory location?

• The data to be stored

• The address of the memory location

• The power level of the CPU

• The speed of the memory

Where are registers located in a computer?

• Inside the hard drive

• Inside the CPU

• In the external storage

• In the power supply unit

What is a characteristic of registers compared to main memory?

• Registers are slower

• Registers are located outside the CPU

• Registers provide faster access speeds

• Registers are used for permanent storage