4.1 - Components of CPU
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What does CPU stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what the CPU does.
What is the function of the ALU?
💡 Hint: What kind of math does it handle?
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What does CPU stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about where the center of processing happens.
True or False: The ALU only performs addition operations.
💡 Hint: What other types of operations can it perform?
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Analyze a situation where a single-core CPU struggles while a multi-core CPU handles tasks effectively. Explain the real-world application where you would see this difference.
💡 Hint: Think about how gaming graphics are generated.
Describe how the architecture of a multi-core CPU can influence software development. Provide an example of an application that benefits from this architecture.
💡 Hint: Think about software that allows multitasking.
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