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Hardware
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- 1ALUArithmetic Logic Unit is part of the CPU that performs all the arithmetic and logical functions
- 2BinaryNumber system in base 2 that computer use to represent data and instructions
- 3BusPart of a computer architecture that transfers data between different computer components
- 4CacheSmall, high-speed type of memory that stores frequently used instructions or data
- 5Clock speedThis factor determines how many operations a CPU can carry out per unit time
- 6Control unitPart of the CPU that co-ordinates the flow of data within the computer system
- 7CoresA single CPU many contain numerous individual processors called cores
- 8FlashMemory type used by SSDs, USB drives and SD cards (derived from solid-state storage)
- 9Logic gateComputer circuits that produces an output from several inputs. For example, AND
- 10MotherboardCentral printed circuit board that holds the different computer components
- 11RAMRandom Access Memory is the main memory of a computer that stores data, applications and the operating system whilst in use
- 12ROMRead Only Memory is type of non-volatile memory that holds crucial information such as the boot program
- 13Truth tableDiagram used to show the value of a Boolean expression for all possible variable combinations
- 14VirtualType of memory that combines your computer RAM with temporary space on your hard disk
- 15VolatileTerm used to describe memory that requires power to maintain the data stored within it
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- Flashcards on Hardware, created by Dhvani Umeshkumar on 30/01/2017.
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