3.2. Hardware Layer

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does CPU stand for?

   Hint

   It's often called the brain of the computer.

2. 2.

   What type of memory is RAM?

   Hint

   It holds active data and loses its content when the power is off.

3. 3.

   What does CPU stand for?

   • Central Peripheral Unit
   • Central Processing Unit
   • Compute Processing Utility

   Hint

   Remember, it is often referred to as the brain of the system.

4. 4.

   True or False: RAM is non-volatile memory.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how RAM behaves when the computer is turned off.

5. 5.

   Analyze a scenario where a computer is slow and unresponsive. Discuss which components might be causing the issue and how they interact.

   Hint

   Consider the roles of each hardware component.

6. 6.

   Design a hypothetical embedded system that uses specific peripheral components. What role does each peripheral play in your system?

   Hint

   Think about how components work together to fulfill a task.