Understanding the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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What is the main difference between the human brain and a CPU?

The human brain is an artificially intelligent machine, while a CPU is sophisticated by nature.
The human brain operates on fixed conditions and judgments, while a CPU can handle ever-changing conditions. (correct)
The human brain is programmed to do specific jobs, while a CPU is intelligent by nature.
The human brain is able to work unseen, while a CPU is visible in the driving seat.

What is the key difference between driving on the roads/highways and on a racing circuit?

Driving on the racing circuit requires you to imagine yourself as a professional driver like Michael Schumacher.
The conditions on the roads/highways are ever-changing, while the racing circuit has fixed conditions. (correct)
The conditions on the racing circuit are more unpredictable than on the roads.
There is no difference between driving on the roads/highways and the racing circuit.

What is the key role of the brain when driving a vehicle?

The brain is programmed to do specific driving-related tasks under fixed conditions.
The brain allows the driver to imagine themselves as a professional racecar driver.
The brain keeps working unseen to operate the visible controls of the vehicle.
The brain is able to handle the ever-changing conditions on the road through its sophistication. (correct)

What is the last thing that differentiates the human driver from a computer?

The driver's conscience. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the advice to "keep your cool" when driving?

To prevent the driver from being regarded as a killer at the end of the day. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a vehicle?

The CPU is the brain that keeps working unseen to operate the visible controls of the vehicle. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message conveyed in the last paragraph of the text?

The driver's conscience is the last thing that differentiates them from a computer, and they should always keep this in mind. (B) Signup and view all the answers