The Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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The CPU Knowledge Quiz

Test your understanding of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) with this engaging quiz! Whether you're a student, a teacher, or simply a tech enthusiast, this quiz will help you sharpen your knowledge about how CPUs operate and their essential components.

Find out what you know about:

  • CPU components
  • Memory types
  • Functions of the ALU
15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by CalculatingWizard24
The CPU _________all commands and calculations that the computer has to perform.
Executes
Controls
Retrieves
The CPU has how many components?
2
3
4
5
The 3 main components of the CPU are?
Control Unit
RAM
Memory
ALU
ROM
Output
The primary job of the memory unit is to?
Store data and instructions
Control the operations of all parts of the computer
Communicate with input / output devices
Store data and instructions
The ALU is responsible for?
Store data and instructions
Communicate with input/output devices
Perform calucations
Write data to memory
The control unit does what?
Communicates with all input/output devices
Stores data and instructions
Perform calculations
Reads data from memory
The four primary functions of the CPU are?
Read, write, decode, fetch
Fetch, execute, store, control
Fetch, decode, execute, store
Decode, execute, store, write
Memory is divided into large numbers of?
Cells
Spaces
Clusters
Rows
Each cell in memory has it's own unique?
Random Access Memory is also known as?
Volatile memory
Non-volatile memory
Which type of memory cannot be read or written to whilst being refreshed?
Which memory type is considered to be the fastest?
RAM
SRAM
ROM
EEPROM
Which type of memory is typically used for computer BIOS chips?
RAM
SRAM
ROM
EEPROM
Basic Input / Output System or BIOS stores the commands for what?
Start up
Calculations
The CPU
Memory
Electronically Erasable Programmable ROM or EEPROM memory is typically used for?
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