GCSE Computer Science

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What is a CPU?
Central Processing Unit
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The CPU has two main components: the ______ and the ______
Control Unit & Arithmatic Logic Unit(ALU)
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What Is an 'Embeded' device?
A computer that forms part of a larger device.
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What are the Four main components of a computer?
Main Memory, Input Devices, Output Devices, Secondary Storage.
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Define Main Memory:
RAM or ROM.
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Define an Input Device:
Somthing that inputs data into a system e.g. a keyboard.
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Define an Output Device:
Somthing that outputs data from the computer e.g a monitor.
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Define Secondary Storage:
Somthing that holds files e.g. a USB or Hard drive.
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In the FDE cycle, what abbreviation does each letter hold?
F = Fetch, D=Decode, E=Execute
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Define the roll of 'Fetch':
'F' takes memory and data from the main memory and ensures that the next instruction is carried out.
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Define the roll of 'Decode':
'D' breaks down the instruction.
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Define the roll of 'Execute':
'E' carries out the instruction.
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What is the roll of the Arithmatic Logic Unit(ALU)?
The ALU is where calculations are performed inside the CPU.
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There are Four types of Registers. What are they?
Program Counter, Memory Address Register, Memory Data Register, Accumulator.
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Define the Memory Address Register(MAR):
Holds the memory of the current instruction an
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The CPU has two main components: the ______ and the ______

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Control Unit & Arithmatic Logic Unit(ALU)

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What Is an 'Embeded' device?

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What are the Four main components of a computer?

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Define Main Memory:

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