Practice Instruction Set (11.4.3) - Components of the Processor - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What are the three main components of the CPU?
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Think of the acronym RCA for these components.
Question 2.
Name an example of an input device.
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What device do you use to type?
3Question 3.
What does ALU stand for?
- Arithmetic Logic Unit
- Arithmetic Logic Universal
- Algebraic Logic Unit
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Think about the primary functions of the ALU.
4Question 4.
True or False: Main memory and storage devices are the same.
- True
- False
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Recall the functions of each memory type.
Question 5.
Discuss how the relationship between the CPU and main memory influences overall system performance.
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Consider the impact of bottlenecks in data transfer.
Question 6.
Explain how an operating system controls hardware resources during program execution.
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Think about the role of multitasking in operating systems.

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