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CPU and Memory
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- 1What does the CPU stand for?The Central Processing Unit.
- 2What is the main function of the CPU?The CPU is the 'brains' of the computer that processes program instructions.
- 3What is volatile memory?Volatile memory only stores information to run programs while the computer is on. it is reset and emptied when the computer is turned off.
- 4What is non-volatile memory?Non-volatile memory is storage that is saved onto the computer regardless as to whether there is power or not.
- 5What is the smallest, fastest and most expensive type of memory called?CPU registers.
- 6What is the largest, slowest and cheapest type of memory called?Hard disk..
- 7What is latency?Latency is the time it takes for components to respond to a request.
- 8What is clock speed?The speed of a computer CPU, this is measured in Hertz.
- 9What does RAM stand for?Random Access Memory.
- 10What does ROM stand for?Read-Only Memory.
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- GCSE Computer Science Flashcards on CPU and Memory, created by blusher4nrj on 18/04/2016.
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