Computer system and CPU flashcards

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A series of flashcards covering simple questions relating to computer systems and CPU
Andrew Evans
Flashcards by Andrew Evans, updated more than 1 year ago
Andrew Evans
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What 5 words describe a computer system?
What'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
What 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
What 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.
What CPU and memory components are directly involved in the fetch-decode-execute cycle?
What does ALU stand for? Arithmetic Logic Unit
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