Hardware Flashcards 2.0 / 5 based on 4 ratings ? ComputingHardwareGCSEOCR Created by: EuanFosterCreated on: 01-12-15 13:20 Cache Small store of data, close to the processor 1 of 5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Responsible for interpreting and executing the commands and instructions from the computer’s hardware/software 2 of 5 Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) Part of the CPU that carries out arithmetic and logic functions (all of the calculations and makes decisions on the data sent to the processor) 3 of 5 Register A memory location in the CPU designed to hold temporary data and instructions 4 of 5 Random Access Memory (RAM) The more you have, the faster your computer will run. If a computer loses power, all data stored in the RAM is lost - Volatile (temporary). 5 of 5
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