Practice Booting The Computer (11.4.1) - Components of the Processor - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Booting the Computer

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Question 1 Easy

What does CPU stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what the brain of the computer is called.

Question 2 Easy

What is the role of main memory?

💡 Hint: Where does the computer keep information when it is running?

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Question 1

What does the CPU mainly consist of?

Input/Output devices
Registers
Control Unit
ALU
Memory Sticks

💡 Hint: Look for the primary components inside the processor.

Question 2

True or False: The Operating System acts as an intermediary between users and hardware?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the OS's role in managing resources.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a situation where the operating system fails to load during booting. What steps could be taken to troubleshoot the issue?

💡 Hint: Think about what occurs when you cannot access your computer.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how modern computer architecture allows multiple operating systems to run concurrently on a single CPU.

💡 Hint: Consider how cloud computing uses many operating systems at once.

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