Understanding CPU

What does CPU stand for? Fill in the blank: CPU stands for _________.

The function of the CPU in a computer is to:

• store data permanently

• execute instructions and process data

• connect to the internet

• provide power to the computer

What is an example of a fixed-program computer?

• A) Calculator

• B) Smartphone

• C) Laptop

• D) Tablet

Who designed computers with stored programs?

• Alan Turing

• John von Neumann

• Charles Babbage

• Ada Lovelace

What is the idea behind stored-program computers?

• A) To store program instructions and data in the same memory

• B) To separate program instructions and data

• C) To use multiple memories for different tasks

• D) To eliminate the need for memory.

In what year did John von Neumann propose his design for a 'stored program' computer?

The main idea behind the von Neumann Architecture is:

• Separation of data and instructions

• Integration of data and instructions in a single memory

• Use of parallel processing

• Implementation of a graphical user interface

True or False: Before the von Neumann Architecture, computers had to be rebuilt for each new program that was needed.

• True

• False

Explain the components of the CPU as shown in the first diagram.

• The CPU consists of the ALU, CU, and registers.

• The CPU is made up of the motherboard and RAM.

• The CPU includes the hard drive and power supply.

• The CPU is composed of the graphics card and sound card.

The flow of data in the CPU as illustrated in the second diagram is described as:

• Data is fetched from memory, processed by the ALU, and then stored back in memory.

• Data is fetched from the ALU, processed by memory, and then stored back in the ALU.

• Data is fetched from memory, processed by the control unit, and then stored back in the ALU.

• Data is fetched from the control unit, processed by the ALU, and then stored back in memory.