Computer Science-CPU.

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What is the responsibility of ALU?

A digital circuit used to perform arithmetic and logic operations.

What are the components of the CPU?

ALU-CU and cache.

How many cycles does it process per second?

About a billion.

How many types of cache are there?

Browser Cache, Processor Cache, Memory Cache and Disk Cache.

What are the factors that make the CPU's performance go faster?

Cache size, Clock Speed and the amount of cores.

What does the CPU stand for?

Central Processing Unit.

What is the clock speed measured in?

Hz, GHz or cycles per second

What is the fetch-decode-execute cycle?

It's the basic operation cycle of a computer. It is the process by which a computer retrieves a program instruction from its memory, determines what actions the instruction requires, and carries out those actions.

Where is the CPU typically located?

On the motherboard under the fan,

What is the CPU?

The CPU is the part of a computer where the searching and sorting of data, calculating and decision-making goes on.


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