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.
What is the primary role of the CPU in a computer?
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Which of the following are components of the CPU? (Select all that apply)
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The CPU is often called the {{blank0}} of the computer because it controls and processes instructions.
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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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The clock speed of a CPU is measured in Hz. If a CPU operates at 3 GHz, how many cycles per second does it perform?
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Which CPU characteristic directly affects how quickly instructions are processed?
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Which factors can improve CPU performance? (Select all that apply)
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The {{blank0}} architecture describes a CPU design where instructions and data share the same memory.
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What does the fetch–execute cycle describe?
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