15 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a requirement placed on the processor?
Store data
What does the processor do after reading an instruction from memory?
Interpret instruction
What may be required to execute an instruction in the processor?
Reading data from memory or I/O module
What is the purpose of the 'Fetch data' step in the processor's instruction execution process?
To read data from memory or an I/O module
What is the purpose of the 'Process data' step in the processor's instruction execution process?
To perform arithmetic or logical operations on data
What is the purpose of the 'Write data' step in the processor's instruction execution process?
To write data to memory or an I/O module
What is the purpose of the 'Interpret instruction' step in the processor's instruction execution process?
To determine what action is required
What step in the processor's instruction execution process may require reading data from an I/O module?
Fetch data
What step in the processor's instruction execution process may require performing some arithmetic or logical operation on data?
Process data
What is the function of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) in the processor?
Performs computation or processing of data
What is the function of the Control Unit in the processor?
Moves data and instructions in and out of the processor
What is the function of the System Bus in the processor?
Acts as a pathway between processor, memory and I/O module(s)
Which component of the processor is responsible for moving data and instructions in and out of the processor and also controls the operation of the ALU?
Control Unit
What is the purpose of the registers in the processor?
To be used as internal memory
Which component of the processor acts as a pathway between the processor, memory and I/O module(s)?
System Bus
Test your knowledge on Processor Organization and learn about the requirements placed on the processor, including fetching instructions and interpreting data.
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