10 Questions
What is the primary function of the Control Unit in a processor?
Coordinating the operation of other units
What is the minimum number of bits required to represent a byte?
8
What is the function of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) in a processor?
Performing arithmetic and logic operations
What is the typical size of a word in primary memory?
32 bits
What is the purpose of the Cache memory in a processor?
To hold sections of the program and data currently being executed
What is the function of the Registers in a processor?
Holding one word of operand data
What determines the 'bit' value in a fiber-optic cable?
Presence or absence of light
What is the primary function of the Processor in a computer?
Performing arithmetic and logic operations on word-size data operands
What is the significance of the 8086 processor in the context of computer history?
It established the 16-bit microprocessor identity
What is the function of the Timing and Control circuits in a processor?
Fetching program instructions and data from memory
Test your understanding of the instruction cycle, including fetch, decode, execute, memory access, and write back phases. Learn how instructions specify operations and data operands, and how they are stored and executed in the main memory.
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