Practice - Computer Program Execution
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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What does CPU stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's the brain of the computer.
What two components make up the CPU?
💡 Hint: One performs calculations, the other controls operations.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary role of the CPU?
💡 Hint: Think about what the brain does for a body.
True or False: The Instruction Cycle consists of fetching, decoding, and executing instructions.
💡 Hint: Remember the steps involved in running a program.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with designing a simple control flow for a program that calculates the sum of two numbers. Describe how you would structure the CPU's processes including fetching, executing, and storing the results.
💡 Hint: Think sequentially about the data flow and operations.
Explain the role of registers in the CPU during program execution. How do they contribute to efficiency?
💡 Hint: Consider how immediate access affects performance.
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