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computer science
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- 1RAMrandom access memory
- 2CPUcentral processing unit
- 3ROMread only memory
- 4ALUarithmetic logic unit
- 5CacheA small high speed memory
- 6Clock SpeedThis is how many Fetch, Decode, Execute cycles the processor can
complete per second. - 7Control UnitWorks with the CPU to control the flow of data within the systems and
to decode instructions - 8SoftwareThe general term for computer programs
- 9VolatileVolatile memory requires electricity to store data. When the power is
lost, the memory is wiped. - 10Virtual MemoryVirtual Memory is an extension of RAM set up on the hard drive, used
for when the RAM is full. - 11Secondary StorageNon-volatile storage used to save files and programs
- 12ALUCarries out the calculation for the computer
arithmetic logic unit - 13Control UnitResponsible for Decoding
- 14NetworkTwo or more devices connected together in order to communicate
- 15NetworkTwo or more devices connected together in order to communicate and share resources.
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- Flashcards on computer science, created by Oliver Leigh on 15/09/2021.
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