CPU Parts and Operations Quiz

Which CPU register is responsible for holding the address of the instruction being executed?

What does the term 'load/store' refer to in processor architecture?

Which type of processor architecture is known for its simplicity and reduced instruction set?

What is the primary function of the ALU in a CPU?

In CPU terminology, what do branch instructions refer to?

Which type of processors, RISC or CISC, are known for encoding instructions with variable length?

Why do labels play a crucial role in assembly language programming?

What is the purpose of the Processor Status Register (PSR) in a CPU?

Which type of processor architecture, RISC or CISC, is characterized by a larger number of addressing modes and instruction formats?

What part of the CPU is mainly responsible for executing logical operations and arithmetic calculations?

How are branch instructions in a CPU different from other types of instructions?

Which part of the CPU is responsible for storing temporary data and intermediate results during processing?

What does the PSR (Processor Status Register) in a CPU primarily store?

In a typical CPU, what is the purpose of the Control Unit?

What is the main difference between RISC and CISC processors in relation to memory access?

Which type of processor architecture tends to have a simpler instruction set and focuses on executing more instructions per clock cycle?