Practice Extended Machine Concept (11.4.2) - Components of the Processor

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Question 1.
What are the three main components of a CPU?
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Think of an acronym 'RCA' for Registers, Control Unit, and ALU.
Question 2.
Name one input device and one output device.
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Input is what you give; output is what you get.
3Question 3.
What does CPU stand for?
- Central Processing Unit
- Centralized Power Unit
- Computational Processing Unit
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Think about the main processing part of your computer.
4Question 4.
True or False: The ALU is responsible for executing both arithmetic and logical operations.
- True
- False
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Remember what the ALU stands for.
Question 5.
Explain how a CPU processes a program, detailing each cycle and how it interacts with memory.
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Break down your explanation into fetch, interpret, and execute stages.
Question 6.
Discuss the differences between hardware and software in the context of a computer system's functionality.
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Think about how software uses hardware to carry out functions.

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