5 Questions
Which component of a computer is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations?
Arithmetic/Logic Unit
What is the function of the Control Unit in a computer?
Control the flow of instructions
Which component of a computer is responsible for temporarily storing data?
Register Unit
What is the main function of the Main Memory in a computer?
Provide storage for data and instructions
What are General Purpose Registers in a computer?
Registers used for general purposes
Study Notes
Computer Components and Functions
- The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations.
Control Unit
- The Control Unit retrieves and decodes instructions, generates control signals, and manages data flow between different components.
Memory
- The Register is a small amount of memory that temporarily stores data.
Main Memory
- The Main Memory stores both program instructions and data that the computer is currently using or processing.
Registers
- General Purpose Registers are small amounts of memory that temporarily store data and are used to perform arithmetic and logical operations.
Test your knowledge on computer science topics such as data manipulation, computer architecture, machine language, program execution, and arithmetic/logic. This quiz covers chapter 2 of the 13th edition of "Computer Science: An Overview" by Pearson Education.
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