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What is the main function of registers in a microprocessor?
What is the main function of registers in a microprocessor?
- Store data that is going to be used (correct)
- Perform arithmetic functions
- Interpret instructions fetched into the CPU
- Control the direction of data flow
Which component of a CPU points to the address of the next instruction to be executed?
Which component of a CPU points to the address of the next instruction to be executed?
- Program counter (correct)
- ALU
- Memory
- Instruction decoder
What is the main function of an instruction decoder in a CPU?
What is the main function of an instruction decoder in a CPU?
- Store data that is going to be used
- Perform arithmetic functions
- Control the direction of data flow
- Interpret the instruction fetched into the CPU (correct)
Which component of a CPU performs arithmetic functions like add, subtract, and divide?
Which component of a CPU performs arithmetic functions like add, subtract, and divide?
What is the primary purpose of RAM in computer memory?
What is the primary purpose of RAM in computer memory?
In general, what effect do more and bigger registers have on a CPU?
In general, what effect do more and bigger registers have on a CPU?
What is the main function of a microprocessor?
What is the main function of a microprocessor?
Which term refers to a complete microprocessor-based control system built onto a single chip?
Which term refers to a complete microprocessor-based control system built onto a single chip?
What is the main difference between MPU and CPU?
What is the main difference between MPU and CPU?
What is the IBM 'Blue Gene' supercomputer designed with?
What is the IBM 'Blue Gene' supercomputer designed with?
Which type of system does not necessarily have to do with computing?
Which type of system does not necessarily have to do with computing?
'Microcomputer' is the term specifically used for which type of systems?
'Microcomputer' is the term specifically used for which type of systems?
What are the two digits that microprocessors and other digital circuits use?
What are the two digits that microprocessors and other digital circuits use?
How many bits make up a nibble?
How many bits make up a nibble?
Which term represents 32 bits or 4 bytes?
Which term represents 32 bits or 4 bytes?
How many bytes make up a kilobyte (KB)?
How many bytes make up a kilobyte (KB)?
What is the main advantage of using hexadecimal in communication with microprocessors?
What is the main advantage of using hexadecimal in communication with microprocessors?
Which type of Automation is known for its ease of troubleshooting and low power consumption in the context of microprocessors?
Which type of Automation is known for its ease of troubleshooting and low power consumption in the context of microprocessors?
