Practice - Basic Components of the Computer
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Practice Questions
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What does the CPU stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of the brain of the computer.
What is the function of Main Memory?
💡 Hint: This memory is volatile.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary function of the CPU?
💡 Hint: Consider what part of the computer acts like a brain.
True or False: The main memory is a permanent storage location.
💡 Hint: Think about how data is lost when the power goes out.
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Challenge Problems
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How can a 12-bit address bus create a bottleneck in accessing a certain amount of memory? Provide a detailed explanation.
💡 Hint: Think about how many locations you need vs. how many you can access.
When the CPU adds two numbers by fetching from memory, explain the sequence of operations that happens in the Fetch-Execute cycle.
💡 Hint: Break down the operations into consistent steps.
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