Practice Major Components (11.1) - Components of the Processor - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1 Easy

What are the three main components of a CPU?

💡 Hint: Think about what components manage operations and data.

Question 2 Easy

Which part of the CPU performs arithmetic and logic operations?

💡 Hint: Remember the acronym 'ALU'!

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Question 1

What component of the CPU performs calculations?

Control Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Registers

💡 Hint: Remember what 'ALU' stands for.

Question 2

True or False: The main memory retains data permanently.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how memory works during computation.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple model that depicts the flow of data from an input device to the CPU and then to an output device. Explain each step in your model.

💡 Hint: Think about how the data travels from input through processing to output.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a real-world scenario where the performance of a CPU could be impacted by its components. Discuss implications and potential enhancements.

💡 Hint: Consider how each component’s speed affects overall system performance.

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