Practice Basic Components Of The Computer (15.3.2) - Computer Organization and Architecture: A Pedagogical Aspect
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Basic Components of the Computer

Practice - Basic Components of the Computer

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Question 1 Easy

What does the CPU stand for?

💡 Hint: Think of the brain of the computer.

Question 2 Easy

What is the function of Main Memory?

💡 Hint: This memory is volatile.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the CPU?

To store data
To execute instructions
To manage peripherals

💡 Hint: Consider what part of the computer acts like a brain.

Question 2

True or False: The main memory is a permanent storage location.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how data is lost when the power goes out.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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