The CPU, also called the ___________ when talking about PCs, does the vast majority of the processing for a computer?

Related Mcqs:

1. Which type of memory holds only the program and data that the CPU is presently processing ?

   A. CMOS
   B. ROM
   C. RAM
   D. ASCII

2. A ________________computer (also referred to as a laptop), is a small, lightweight personal computer that incorporates the screen, the keyboard, storage and processing components into a single por ?

   A. Notebook
   B. Journal
   C. Diary
   D. Briefcase

3. A _______________ is a large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users ?

   A. handheld computer
   B. mainframe computer
   C. personal computer
   D. tablet computer

4. Which of the following are not the four major data processing functions of a computer ?

   A. processing data into information
   B. analysing the data or information
   C. storing the data or information
   D. gathering data

5. The main job of a CPU is to_____________________________?

   A. carry out program instructions
   B. store data / information for future use
   C. process data and information
   D. both (A) and (B)

6. The part of the CPU that accesses and decodes program instructions, and coordinates the flow of data among various system components is the___________________?

   A. Motherboard
   B. ALU
   C. Control unit
   D. Megahertz

7. The two main components of the CPU is__________________?

   A. Registers and main memory
   B. ALU and bus
   C. Control unit and registers
   D. Control unit and ALU

8. The CPU is made up of control unit ALU and___________________?

   A. Memory
   B. Input-Output
   C. Register unit
   D. All of the above

9. Which of the following is the storage area within the computer itself which holds data only temporarily as the computer processes instruction ?

   A. the hard disk
   B. main memory
   C. the control unit
   D. read only memory

10. The silicon chips used for data processing are called __________________?

    A. ROM chips
    B. RAM chips
    C. PROM chips
    D. Micro processor