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Which component is responsible for controlling the flow of instructions and data between the CPU, memory, and other components?
Which component is responsible for controlling the flow of instructions and data between the CPU, memory, and other components?
- Motherboard (correct)
- RAM
- Hard Drive
- Optical Drive
What is the primary function of the CPU cache?
What is the primary function of the CPU cache?
- Storing data permanently when the power is off
- Controlling the output of data to display devices
- Speeding up data access by storing frequently used instructions and data (correct)
- Providing temporary storage for running programs
Which component is responsible for executing arithmetic and logical operations?
Which component is responsible for executing arithmetic and logical operations?
- Memory Management Unit (MMU)
- Floating-Point Unit (FPU)
- Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) (correct)
- Control Unit
What is the purpose of a graphics processing unit (GPU)?
What is the purpose of a graphics processing unit (GPU)?
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Which type of memory is volatile, meaning its contents are lost when the power is turned off?
Which type of memory is volatile, meaning its contents are lost when the power is turned off?
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What is the primary role of a compiler in software development?
What is the primary role of a compiler in software development?
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