Functions and Characteristics of CPU definitions

Question 1

Arithmetic and logic unit

Answer 1

A part of a processor that is responsible for arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc. and logic operations such as AND, OR, NOT, etc.

Question 2

Benchmarking

Answer 2

A tool to assess the performance of a computer.

Question 3

Buses

Answer 3

The connections between the processor, memory and input-output devices that are responsible for transferring data and signals.

Question 4

Cache

Answer 4

A small memory part located closer to the CPU when compared to RAM to temporarily hold data and instructions that the CPU is likely to use frequently.

Question 5

Central processing unit (CPU)

Answer 5

CPU consists of control unit, ALU and cache memory. It is responsible for the processing of the instructions given to a computer.

Question 6

Clock rate

Answer 6

Number of instructions processed by a CPU in a second.

Question 7

Control Unit (CU)

Answer 7

A part of the processor that its unit is responsible for controlling the memory, processor and input-output devices.

Question 8

Core

Answer 8

A processing unit of a computer that consists of a processor (ALU and CU) and registers.

Question 9

Embedded computer

Answer 9

A computer within a large mechanical or electrical system dedicated to performing a particular function.

Question 10

Fetch-decode-execute cycle

Answer 10

The process of fetching data and instructions from the memory and storing it in suitable registers, decoding them and executing them that the CPU performs continuously.

Question 11

Processor

Answer 11

Processor contains ALU (Arithmetic and Logic unit) and Control Unit (CU).