Practice Processor (central Processing Unit - Cpu) (1.2.6) - Introduction to Computer Systems and Performance
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Processor (Central Processing Unit - CPU)

Practice - Processor (Central Processing Unit - CPU)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does CPU stand for and what is its role?

💡 Hint: Think about what you consider the brain of a computer.

Question 2 Easy

Name one component of the CPU.

💡 Hint: Remember the parts that perform operations within the CPU.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main role of the CPU?

To store data
To execute instructions
To manage input/output devices

💡 Hint: Think about what the CPU is primarily responsible for.

Question 2

True or False: The ALU is responsible for controlling the CPU operations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Identify the functions of ALU and Control Unit.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple flowchart that illustrates the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle. Include each step and how they connect.

💡 Hint: Consider how each step influences the next one.

Challenge 2 Hard

Research and compare the performance of two different CPU architectures. Discuss how their designs influence the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle.

💡 Hint: Look at modern versus older architectures for a broader understanding.

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