What does CPU stand for?
- Central Processing Unit
- Computer Processing Unit
- Core Processing Unit
- Calculation Processing Unit
Which of the following is considered an input device?
- Printer
- Monitor
- Keyboard
- Speakers
Which type of memory stores frequenty-used instructions and data?
- Solid state
- Random Access Memory
- Read Only Memory
- Cache
How many instructions per second can a 2GHz dual-core CPU process?
- 2 billion
- 4 billion
- 6 billion
- 8 billion
What is the function of multiple CPU cores in a processor?
- Increase clock speed
- Enhance energy efficiency
- Improve multitasking capabilities
- Reduce cache size
In the Von Neumann architecture, what does the fetch-decode-execute cycle enable?
- Improved graphics performance
- Sequential execution of instructions
- Enhanced network connectivity
- Parallel processing
How does the efficiency of the fetch-decode-execute cycle impact a computer's processing speed?
- Slows down processing speed
- No impact on processing speed
- Optimisations contribute to faster performance
- Reduces memory storage
What is the purpose of increasing CPU clock speed?
- Reducing power consumption
- Enhancing multitasking capabilities
- Improving energy efficiency
- Boosting processing performance
What happens in the execute phase of the fetch-decode-execute cycle?
- The CPU fetches the next instruction
- The CPU interprets the instruction
- The CPU carries out the operation specified by the instruction
- The CPU stores the instruction in memory
Which of the following statements about embedded systems is true?
- They are cheap to manufacture
- They have a large amount of primary storage
- They have a large amount of secondary storage
- They have a fast internal processor
