CPU Reading

What are the two main functions of the CPU?

• To process data and instructions and to control the rest of the computer system

• To store data and manage memory

• To connect to the internet and run applications

• To provide power and manage cooling

The fetch-decode-execute cycle begins with copying the memory address held in the program counter into the ___.

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

• Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

• Control Unit (CU)

• Cache

• Registers

Cache memory is a type of high-speed ___ built into the processor.

What is the role of the program counter in Von Neumann architecture?

• Holds the memory address of the next instruction to be fetched

• Stores the results of calculations

• Holds the current instruction being decoded

• Acts as a gateway between primary memory and secondary storage

The CPU's performance can be affected by clock speed, cache size, and the number of ___.