Computer Organization Basics Quiz

Computer Hardware and Software

• Computer programs that control the computer and make it function are referred to as software.

Algorithm

• An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure that is guaranteed to finish, has definiteness, effective computability, and finiteness.

Instruction Set

• A set of instructions that the computer obeys is referred to as a program.

Computer Hardware

• The physical components of a computer are referred to as hardware.

Visible Computer Components

• The parts of the computer that you can see, feel, and hear are referred to as hardware.

Programs

• Programs can be extremely long and complex sets of instructions.

CPU Function

• The function of the CPU (Central Processing Unit) is to perform calculations.

Machine Cycle

• The control unit of the CPU is responsible for performing the machine cycle.

Control Unit Function

• The control unit of the CPU fetches instructions from memory.

Program Counter (PC) Register

• The program counter (PC) register in the control unit keeps track of the current instruction being executed.

Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)

• The arithmetic and logic unit (ALU) is contained in the execution unit of the CPU.

Processor Speed

• Processor speed is measured in hertz (Hz).

CPU Role

• The CPU is considered the brain of the computer, performing all calculations.

CPU Speed

• CPU speed refers to the rate at which a CPU can execute instructions.

Execution Unit

• The execution unit of the CPU executes programs by fetching, examining, and executing instructions.