10 Questions
What is the main function of a central processing unit (CPU)?
Execute instructions of a computer program
Which component of a CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logic operations?
Arithmetic–logic unit (ALU)
What is the purpose of processor registers in a CPU?
Supply operands to the ALU and store ALU operation results
What do modern CPUs devote a significant semiconductor area to improve performance?
Caches and instruction-level parallelism
What are microprocessor chips with multiple CPUs on a single IC called?
Multi-core processors
Which component within a CPU orchestrates fetching, decoding, and executing instructions?
Control unit
What is the role of specialized coprocessors like graphics processing units (GPUs) in relation to the CPU?
Perform specific tasks like graphics processing
What term refers to the implementation of multiple CPUs on an integrated circuit (IC) chip?
Multi-core processors
What aspect of modern CPUs supports operating systems and virtualization?
CPU modes
What characteristic distinguishes a processor core from other components within a CPU?
It is an individual physical CPU capable of multithreading
Test your knowledge about the central processing unit, the main processor in a computer that executes instructions of computer programs. Learn about its important role compared to external components and specialized coprocessors.
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