Practice Operating System (11.4) - Components of the Processor - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the CPU stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what makes a computer work!

Question 2 Easy

Name one function of the Control Unit.

💡 Hint: Consider what directs the processor's tasks.

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Question 1

What component of the CPU is responsible for performing calculations?

Control Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Registers

💡 Hint: Look for the unit responsible for calculations.

Question 2

True or False: Registers retain data longer than main memory.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about which storage is faster but smaller.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple flow chart illustrating how an input device sends data to the CPU and how the CPU processes this data.

💡 Hint: Use arrows to indicate the flow of data.

Challenge 2 Hard

Compare and contrast the roles of main memory and registers in processing a program.

💡 Hint: Think about size, speed, and functionality.

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