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What is the function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in a CPU?
What is the function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in a CPU?
- Manages the flow of information through the processor
- Performs arithmetic calculations and logical operations (correct)
- Coordinates all the processor's activities
- Temporarily stores data needed by the ALU
Which component of a computer contains all essential chips and circuitry?
Which component of a computer contains all essential chips and circuitry?
- Registers
- System unit
- Control unit
- Motherboard (correct)
What is the main function of the Control Unit in a CPU?
What is the main function of the Control Unit in a CPU?
- Manages the flow of information through the processor
- Directs the operation of the ALU and other components (correct)
- Performs arithmetic calculations and logical operations
- Coordinates all the processor's activities
How many bytes can a 32-bit CPU process at once?
How many bytes can a 32-bit CPU process at once?
What is the function of Registers in a CPU?
What is the function of Registers in a CPU?
Which component of a computer is responsible for processing data?
Which component of a computer is responsible for processing data?
What is the function of the Level 1 cache memory?
What is the function of the Level 1 cache memory?
What happens if a computer system has insufficient RAM?
What happens if a computer system has insufficient RAM?
Which type of CPU can process 2 bytes at a time?
Which type of CPU can process 2 bytes at a time?
What is the purpose of memory caches in relation to the CPU?
What is the purpose of memory caches in relation to the CPU?
What is thrashing in the context of computer systems?
What is thrashing in the context of computer systems?
How do system requirements impact software performance?
How do system requirements impact software performance?
During which generation of computers did microprocessors enable the development of personal computers?
During which generation of computers did microprocessors enable the development of personal computers?
Which component replaced vacuum tubes and made computers smaller, more reliable, and more energy-efficient in the second generation of computers?
Which component replaced vacuum tubes and made computers smaller, more reliable, and more energy-efficient in the second generation of computers?
Which operating system became standard during the second generation of computers?
Which operating system became standard during the second generation of computers?
What was primarily the use of the first electronic digital computers that were developed during the first generation (1940s - 1950s)?
What was primarily the use of the first electronic digital computers that were developed during the first generation (1940s - 1950s)?
Which generation of computers are characterized by vacuum tube technology?
Which generation of computers are characterized by vacuum tube technology?
What type of programming languages emerged during the second generation of computers, making programming easier?
What type of programming languages emerged during the second generation of computers, making programming easier?
