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 in a computer! Test your knowledge with 10 questions and learn more about the 'brain' of the computer.
What does CPU stand for?
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The CPU is often called the {{blank0}} of the computer because it executes instructions and processes data.
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Which tasks are performed by 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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If the CPU clock speed is 3 GHz, how many cycles does it complete per second?
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Which register holds the address of the next instruction to be executed?
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The {{blank0}} cycle describes how the CPU retrieves, decodes, and executes an instruction.
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Which of the following factors does NOT improve CPU performance?
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Which components are part of the Von Neumann architecture? (Select all that apply)
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