Practice - Components of the Processor
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Practice Questions
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What are the main components of a CPU?
💡 Hint: Think of the CPU's 'parts' that help it function.
Name an input device and an output device.
💡 Hint: Consider devices you use to interact with a computer.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does ALU stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what operations the ALU performs.
True or False: The Control Unit executes arithmetic calculations.
💡 Hint: Remember the specific roles of each CPU component.
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Challenge Problems
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Suppose your CPU lacks registers. Discuss how this would impact its performance in processing data and executing instructions.
💡 Hint: Consider the difference in speed between CPU registers and main memory.
Imagine designing a new CPU architecture without a Control Unit but using multiple ALUs. How would this affect processing efficiency and instruction execution?
💡 Hint: Think about the need for organization in CPU tasks.
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