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Learn: Why the CPU Is Essential

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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What is the main role of the CPU in a computer?

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The CPU retrieves an instruction during the {{blank0}} step, interprets it in the {{blank1}} step, and performs it in the {{blank2}} step.

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Why is the CPU often called the 'brain' of the computer?

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Which of the following statements about the CPU are true? (Select all that apply)

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