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Quiz: Why the CPU Is Essential

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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Welcome to this quiz about why the CPU is essential in a computer system. Test your knowledge and learn something new!

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What is the main role of the CPU in a computer?

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

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The CPU is often called the {{blank0}} of the computer because it {{blank1}} tasks and processes instructions.

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A CPU processes 3 billion instructions per second. How many instructions are processed in 10 seconds?

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Which register holds the address of the next instruction to be fetched?

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The {{blank0}} cycle describes how the CPU processes instructions step by step.

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