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Quiz: Registers - Why They’re Fast and What They Store

Pearson GCSE Computer Science 1CP2

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Building on what you've learned about the CPU and its components, let's test your understanding of registers and their role in processing data!

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Why are registers faster than RAM?

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Which of the following are stored in registers? (Select all that apply)

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Registers are small, fast storage locations directly inside the {{blank0}} used to temporarily store {{blank1}}.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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A register stores the binary value 1010. What is its value in decimal?

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Multiple ChoiceInteractive

Which of the following is NOT a type of register?

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What are characteristics of registers? (Select all that apply)

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