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Computer system and CPU flashcards
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- 1What 5 words describe a computer system?
- 2What's the definition of an embedded system?An embedded system is a computer system with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electrical system
- 3What are input/output devices in a computer system?I/O devices are the pieces of hardware used by a human (or other system) to communicate with a computer.
Examples: mouse, keyboard, monitor, printer - 4What computer component performs the fetch-decode-execute cycle, and when?When a program is being executed, the CPU performs the fetch-decode-execute cycle, which repeats over and over again until reaching the STOP instruction.
- 5What CPU and memory components are directly involved in the fetch-decode-execute cycle?
- 6What does ALU stand for?Arithmetic Logic Unit
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- A series of flashcards covering simple questions relating to computer systems and CPU
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- Andrew Evans
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