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What is the main purpose of the CPU?
What is the main purpose of the CPU?
- To transfer data and instructions
- To store data and instructions
- To display data and instructions
- To process data and instructions (correct)
Which component of the CPU sends control signals to direct its operation?
Which component of the CPU sends control signals to direct its operation?
- RAM
- Motherboard
- Control Unit (CU (correct)
- ALU
What does the CPU do as part of the fetch-execute cycle?
What does the CPU do as part of the fetch-execute cycle?
- Stores data in RAM
- Decodes instructions (correct)
- Sends control signals to the ALU
- Attaches to the motherboard
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Test your knowledge of the CPU components with this OCR 1.1a specification quiz. Explore the importance of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and its role in processing data and instructions through the fetch-execute cycle. This quiz covers the Control Unit (CU), Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), and other essential CPU components. Sharpen your understanding of the CPU and enhance your exam preparation with this quiz.
