Computer Science: Control Unit (CU) Components

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

Direct the movement of electronic signals between memory and ALU

Store data and instructions temporarily

Manage instructions given to the computer (correct)

Perform arithmetic and logical operations

Which component of a CPU is responsible for arithmetic and logical operations?

Input/Output Devices

Control Unit (CU)

Memory Registers

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) (correct)

What type of operations does the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) perform?

Addition and division operations

Arithmetic and logical operations (correct)

Arithmetic and optical operations

Mathematical and scientific operations

Which unit in a CPU reads and interprets instructions from memory?

Control Unit (CU) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Control Unit direct in a CPU?

The movement of data between various units Signup and view all the answers

Which unit in a CPU performs boolean comparisons such as AND, OR, and NOT?

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the control unit in a CPU?

Execute program instructions Signup and view all the answers

In the described CPU operation, what does the memory address 7 hold?

First number entered by the user Signup and view all the answers

How does the control unit interact with the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) during the process of multiplying two numbers?

Control unit informs ALU about upcoming arithmetic operation Signup and view all the answers

What initiates the process of sending electronic signals to the CPU in the described scenario?

User input from the keyboard Signup and view all the answers

Which component is mainly responsible for routing signals to specific memory addresses in a computer system?

Control Unit (CU) Signup and view all the answers

During the multiplication operation, which part of the computer processes the actual arithmetic calculation?

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?

Performing data processing operations Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer system allows users to interact with the CPU?

Peripheral devices Signup and view all the answers

In the block diagram of a computer system, which part is responsible for controlling the operations of the CPU?

Control Unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a light pen in a computer system?

Interacting with the CPU directly Signup and view all the answers

Which device is used to store information in storage devices like hard disks or pen drives?

Control Unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of speech input devices in a computer system?

Accepting data/information from the user Signup and view all the answers