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16 Cards in this Set
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What is the purpose of the CPU? |
To process data |
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What is the function of CPU? |
To fetch, decode and execute instructions |
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What is meant by a register? |
A component holding short term memory |
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What is the name of ome register and its purpose in the CPU? |
The accumulator, which stores memory being worked om |
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Which processor has tje fastest clock speed? |
CPU 2 |
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What is the effect of using a processor with a faster clock speed? |
More instructions ate carried out per second so instructions are executed more quickly, letting programs run at the same time |
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How many cores in CPU 1? |
4 cores |
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What are the effects of using a processor with more cores? |
More instructions are carried out simultaneously, letting instructions be executed more quickly |
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Which CPU has a bigger cache? |
CPU 2 |
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What are the effects of using a processor with a bigger cache? |
There is more space for frequently used instructions so they can be executed quicker |
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What is meant by an embedded system? |
A computer system built into another device |
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What is the purpose of embedded systems? |
To provide specific functions for a computer system |
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What ate 3 examples of an embedded system? |
- MP3 player - Phone - Sat Nav |
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What is the purpose of an ALU? |
ARITHMETIC LOGIC UNIT performs calculations and logical operations |
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What is the purpose of Control Unit? |
To control the flow of data in a CPU |
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What is the purpose of Cache? |
To store frequently used instructions and data |
