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 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}} all operations.
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The CPU fetches instructions from {{blank0}} memory, decodes them, and then executes them.
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Which part of the CPU temporarily stores intermediate results from calculations?
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Which factors affect the performance of the CPU? (Select all that apply)
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In the fetch-execute cycle, the {{blank0}} holds the address of the next instruction to be fetched.
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Which unit in the CPU performs calculations?
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