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This factor determines how many operations a CPU can carry out per unit time
clock speed
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"A single CPU may contain numerous individual processors, called ..."
cores
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Number system in base 2 that computers use to represent data and instructions
binary
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Type of non-volatile memory that holds crucial information such as the boot program
ROM
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Main memory of a computer that stores data, applications and the operating system whilst in use
RAM
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Term used to describe memory that requires power to maintain the data stored within it
volatile
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Type of memory that combines your computers RAM with temporary space on your hard disk
virtual memory
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A small, high-speed type of memory that stores frequently used instructions or data
cache
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Part of the CPU that performs all of the arithmetic and logical functions
ALU
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Part of the CPU that co-ordinates the flow of data within the computer system
control unit
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"A single CPU may contain numerous individual processors, called ..."

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Number system in base 2 that computers use to represent data and instructions

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Type of non-volatile memory that holds crucial information such as the boot program

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Main memory of a computer that stores data, applications and the operating system whilst in use

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