Computer Components and Functions

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What are the three major components of a CPU?

Memory Unit, Arithmetic and Logic Unit, Control Unit

Which component in a CPU is responsible for carrying out mathematical tasks and logic operations?

ALU

What is the main function of the Control Unit (CU) in a CPU?

Keep track of instructions sequence and data location

How does the Memory Unit interact with the ALU in a CPU?

<p>Sends data to the ALU for processing and receives processed data back</p> Signup and view all the answers

What stage follows the instruction decoding phase in the CPU execution cycle?

<p>Execution of the instruction by ALU</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which unit in the CPU is responsible for interpreting software instructions?

<p>Control Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, which component of the CPU is responsible for making decisions and selecting the proper path in a program?

<p>Control Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ALU in a CPU, based on the information provided?

<p>Performing arithmetic and logic operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the CPU is associated with temporarily storing data that the CPU needs to operate on?

<p>Cache Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

When dealing with program logic, which CPU component is mainly involved in fetching instructions from memory?

<p>Control Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Registers in a CPU based on the given information?

<p>Storing data temporarily during processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subsystem in a computer is responsible for connecting all components together, acting like a system of roads?

<p>Bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the CPU is responsible for executing instructions received from memory?

<p>Control Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What component in the CPU temporarily stores data and instructions during processing?

<p>Memory Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is part of the hardware components in a computer system?

<p>Input Devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the bus in a computer system?

<p>To connect all components together</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component in a computer system is responsible for long-term storage of data like disks and CDs?

<p>Storage Devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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