Practice External Components (2.3.1) - Computer Model - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What does the CPU stand for?
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Think about what the CPU does in a computer.
Question 2.
Name one function of the ALU.
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What type of operations does the ALU handle?
3Question 3.
What is the role of the Control Unit in a CPU?
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Consider how the CPU coordinates its parts.
4Question 4.
True or False: The main memory only holds data, not programs.
- True
- False
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Think about what is kept in memory!
Question 5.
Create a detailed flowchart illustrating the process of how data is input, processed, stored, and outputted in a computer system, using specific components you've learned about.
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Think about how information flows from one part of the computer to another.
Question 6.
Describe a scenario where data moves from an input device to an output device, detailing every step involved in the process and the functions of each component.
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Follow the path of data through the system.

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