Year 12 - 1.1.1 and 1.1.2

What is the primary function of the Control Unit in a CPU?

• Perform calculations

• Store data

• Direct operations of the processor

• Manage memory

Which of the following is a type of register in a CPU?

• ALU

• Program Counter

• Cache

• RAM

What is the main difference between RAM and Cache?

• Cache is faster and larger than RAM

• Cache is slower and smaller than RAM

• Cache is faster and smaller than RAM

• Cache is slower and larger than RAM

Which type of processor is designed to handle multiple tasks simultaneously?

• Single-core processor

• Multicore processor

• RISC processor

• CISC processor

Which of the following can improve CPU performance, but only if more than one instruction is being processed?

• Pipelining

• Caching

• Virtual memory

• Defragmentation

What is a key characteristic of the Von Neumann architecture?

• Separate memory for instructions and data

• Unified memory for instructions and data

• Parallel processing capabilities

• Use of GPUs

How does the Harvard architecture differ from the Von Neumann architecture?

• It uses a single memory for both instructions and data

• It uses separate memories for instructions and data

• It does not use a control unit

• It does not use an ALU

What is the primary function of a GPU?

• General-purpose processing

• Network communication

• Data storage

• Graphics rendering

Which of the following is an advantage of multicore processors?

• Increased power consumption

• Improved single-thread performance

• Enhanced parallel processing capabilities

• Reduced heat generation

What is a characteristic of RISC processors?

• Complex instruction set

• Simple instruction set

• High power consumption

• Low clock speed