What does the acronym FPU stand for in CPU context? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What does the acronym FPU stand for in CPU context?
A. Floating Point Unit
B. Flag Processing Unit
C. Fetch Pipeline Unit
D. Fast Processing Unit
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
FPU handles floating-point arithmetic operations.

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Question #1
Branch misprediction leads to:
A. Reduced power consumption
B. Increased clock speed
C. Better cache hit rate
D. Pipeline flush and performance loss

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Wrong prediction requires discarding speculative work.

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Question #2
The bus that carries data between CPU and memory is called:
A. Data bus
B. Address bus
C. Control bus
D. System bus

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Data bus transfers actual data values.

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Question #3
ARM processors are commonly used in:
A. Mobile devices due to power efficiency
B. Desktop only
C. No devices
D. High power servers only

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
They are known for low power consumption.

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