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What is the processor responsible for?
The CPU is also known as the processor or microprocessor. The CPU is responsible for executing a sequence of stored instructions called a program.
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Processors are often thought of as the “brain” of the computer. Is this an accurate description? Why/why not?
The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the part of a computer system that is commonly referred to as the "brains" of a computer because it controls everything what happens and make everything work.
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What functions can a processor carry out?
Clock speed. CPUs can only carry out one instruction at a time. ... However, the CPU is able to carry out instructions at such speed that it can seem like it is simultaneous. The speed at which the CPU can carry out instructions is called the clock s
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What is the purpose of the Control Unit?
The control unit (CU) is a component of a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that directs the operation of the processor. It tells the computer's memory, arithmetic/logic unit and input and output devices on how to respond to a program's instru
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Describe the function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Image result for Describe the function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) An arithmetic logic unit (ALU) is a digital circuit used to perform arithmetic and logic operations. It represents the fundamental building block of the central processing unit
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Differences between ROM/RAM
RAM is Random Access Memory. ... When you power off your computer the data stored in RAM is deleted. ROM is a type of non- volatile memory. Data in ROM is permanently written and is not erased when you power off your computer
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Difference between data bus and address bus
Address and data buses may have different widths, that is, they may carry different number of bits. Yes, memory bus usually means data bus (that carries the memory data). In isolation, the microprocessor, the memory and the input/output ports are int
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Problems with Von Neumann
The von Neumann bottleneck is a limitation on throughput caused by the standard personal computer architecture. ... In the von Neumann architecture, programs and data are held in memory; the processor and memory are separate and data moves between th
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