What is the primary function of the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) in a CPU?

Understanding CPU Components

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To provide fast access to frequently used data
To manage data flow within the CPU
To perform calculations and make logical decisions
To store data temporarily
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which component of the CPU acts as the command and control center?
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Control Unit
Registers
Cache
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the cache typically located in relation to the CPU?
Close to or inside the CPU
Inside the main memory
In the power supply unit
On the motherboard
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of the cache in a CPU?
To execute complex algorithms
To provide fast access to frequently used instructions and data
To store large amounts of data
To manage input and output devices
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a type of register you need to know about at GCSE?
Data Cache Register
Accumulator
Memory Address Register
Program Counter
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of registers within the CPU?
To execute software applications
To manage external device connections
To provide super fast onboard memory for specific purposes
To store data permanently
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which component of the CPU is responsible for sending signals to control data movement?
Control Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Cache
Registers
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of the CPU's control unit?
To provide fast access to data
To store data temporarily
To perform arithmetic operations
To coordinate the CPU's operations
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a key component of the CPU that provides fast access to data?
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Control Unit
Registers
Cache
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