Central Processing Unit (CPU) - SS2 ICT Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
Computer Processing Unit
Control Processing Unit
Central Program Unit
Which component of the CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations?
CU (Control Unit)
RAM (Random Access Memory)
ALU (Arithmetic and Logic Unit)
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)
The ALU operates on data in which format?
Decimal
Binary
Hexadecimal
Octal
What is the primary role of the Control Unit in a CPU?
Performing calculations
Managing input/output devices
Coordinating activities of CPU components
Storing data temporarily
Which unit fetches instructions from memory and sends control signals to other components?
ALU
GPU
Control Unit
RAM
The ALU performs which type of operations?
Arithmetic and long operations
Audio and logical operations
Analog and linear operations
Arithmetic and logical operations
What does the ALU do with data received from registers?
Deletes it
Stores it in cache memory
Performs operations on it
Sends it to input devices
Which component of the CPU ensures that instructions are executed in the correct sequence?
ALU
RAM
Control Unit
Cache Memory
The Control Unit generates control signals to synchronize actions between which components?
ALU, RAM, and input devices
CPU, GPU, and motherboard
ALU, memory, and input/output devices
CPU, hard drive, and monitor
What is the primary purpose of the CPU's Control Unit?
Storing data
Performing calculations
Coordinating CPU activities
Managing graphics processing