Practice Central Processing Unit (cpu) Overview: Components And Their Interaction (3.1.1)
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Central Processing Unit (CPU) Overview: Components and their Interaction

Practice - Central Processing Unit (CPU) Overview: Components and their Interaction

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the ALU stand for and what is its function?

💡 Hint: Think about its two main roles.

Question 2 Easy

What primary task does the Control Unit perform?

💡 Hint: It is like a conductor for an orchestra.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the ALU?

To store data
To perform calculations
To manage power

💡 Hint: Think about what it means to process information.

Question 2

True or False: The Control Unit manages the timing of all CPU operations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall what significant role the CU plays in the processing cycle.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Describe how a malfunction of the Control Unit can affect the CPU performance. What might be the visible symptoms?

💡 Hint: Consider how coordination is crucial in command execution.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how internal bus architecture can impact CPU throughput. What optimizations might be implemented?

💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of speed and capacity in handling tasks.

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