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Question 1
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CPU stands for Central Processing Unit
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- True
- False
Question 2
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Which of these best describe the role of the CPU in the computer?
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The central processing unit (CPU) of a computer is a piece of hardware that carries out the instructions of a computer program. It performs the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of a computer system.
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The CPU is the core component of any computer, and its main function is to control and calculate binary calculations.
Question 3
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The CPU is not located on the motherboard
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- True
- False
Question 4
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Tick the statements that are true
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On large machines, the CPU requires one or more printed circuit boards. On personal computers and small workstations, the CPU is housed in a single chip called a microprocessor.
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The CPU itself is an internal component of the computer. Modern CPUs are small and square and contain multiple metallic connectors or pins on the underside. The CPU is inserted directly into a CPU socket, pin side down, on the motherboard.
Question 5
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Two typical components of a CPU are the following:
The arithmetic logic unit (ALU), which performs arithmetic and logical operations.
The control unit (CU), which extracts instructions from memory and decodes and executes them, calling on the ALU when necessary.
Answer
- True
- False
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