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Quiz: Why the CPU Is Essential

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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Welcome to this quiz on why the CPU is essential. Test your knowledge with 10 questions!

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What does CPU stand for?

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The CPU is often called the {{blank0}} of the computer because it controls and processes all tasks.

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Which of the following are functions of the CPU? (Select all that apply)

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

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Which of these factors affects CPU performance?

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During the fetch–execute cycle, the CPU retrieves an instruction from {{blank0}} and then executes it.

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What is the purpose of the Program Counter (PC) in the CPU?

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

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What part of the CPU performs arithmetic and logical operations?

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