The Central Processing Unit

What does CPU stand for?

• Central Processing Unit

• Central Program Unit

• Computer Processing Unit

• Central Peripheral Unit

Which part of the CPU performs arithmetic and logic operations?

• Control Unit

• Memory Unit

• Arithmetic Logic Unit

• Storage Unit

What is the primary function of the Control Unit (CU)?

• Perform calculations

• Manage data storage

• Direct operations of the CPU

• Execute programs

Which of the following best describes the Fetch phase in the fetch-decode-execute cycle?

• The CPU retrieves instructions from memory

• The CPU performs the necessary calculations

• The CPU sends data to output devices

• The CPU stores results in memory

During which phase does the CPU interpret the instruction it has fetched?

• Fetch

• Decode

• Execute

• Store

What type of operations does the ALU perform?

• Data retrieval

• Input/output control

• Arithmetic and logic operations

• Instruction decoding

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Control Unit?

• Fetch instructions

• Decode instructions

• Perform calculations

• Control the timing of operations

What happens during the Execute phase?

• The next instruction is fetched

• The instruction is executed and results are produced

• The instruction is decoded

• Data is written to memory

What is a common result of the ALU performing a logical operation?

• A numerical value

• A true or false outcome

• A data storage location

• A control signal

True or False: The Control Unit manages the flow of data within the CPU.

• True

• False