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Quiz: The Control Unit - Controlling the CPU

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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Building on what you've learned about the CPU and its components, let's test your knowledge of the Control Unit and how it manages the CPU!

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What is the main role of the Control Unit in the CPU?

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Which of the following tasks are performed by the Control Unit? (Select all that apply)

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The {{blank0}} is responsible for directing the flow of data and instructions within the CPU.

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

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If the clock speed of a CPU is 3 GHz, how many cycles does it perform per second?

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

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During the fetch step, the Control Unit uses the {{blank0}} to identify the location of the next instruction in memory.

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

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Which register does the Control Unit use to store the result of calculations performed by the ALU?

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Which registers are involved in the Control Unit's operation? (Select all that apply)

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