Practice Instruction Set (11.4.3) - Components of the Processor - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1 Easy

What are the three main components of the CPU?

💡 Hint: Think of the acronym RCA for these components.

Question 2 Easy

Name an example of an input device.

💡 Hint: What device do you use to type?

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Question 1

What does ALU stand for?

Arithmetic Logic Unit
Arithmetic Logic Universal
Algebraic Logic Unit

💡 Hint: Think about the primary functions of the ALU.

Question 2

True or False: Main memory and storage devices are the same.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the functions of each memory type.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how the relationship between the CPU and main memory influences overall system performance.

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of bottlenecks in data transfer.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how an operating system controls hardware resources during program execution.

💡 Hint: Think about the role of multitasking in operating systems.

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