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Computer Science
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- 1What does CPU stand for?Central Processing Unit
- 2What is Memory?Memory is something that lets you store stuff on.
- 3What is the Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle connected to?Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle is connected to the CPU. It copies memory address, from the program encounter and gives it to the MAR.
- 4System performance and the CPUSystem performance is how fast the CPU Goes. E.G Dual core 3.7GHZ would mean it does 7.4 Billion things a second. The CPU controls how fast the System goes.
- 5What is Secondary Storage?Secondary Storage is where if your RAM gets full, It has to take the Data somewhere else, So it transfers it to the Secondary Storage.
- 6What is the OS?The OS or Operating Software is what boots up your PC/Laptop. Without it your Smart phone, PC, Laptop ETC wouldn't work.
- 7System Software - Utilities.Utility software is a system software designed to analyse, configure, optimize or maintain a computer. E.G Antivirus, Backup Software, Data Compression.
- 8What are Computer Systems?Computer Systems are interconnected computers that share a central storage system and various peripheral devices, Such as printers, Scanners or Routers.
- 9What is Open Source Software?Open Source Software is a computer software with its source code made available with a license in which the copyright holder provides the rights to study, change, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose.
- 10What is Propriety Software?Propriety Software is a software that is owned by a individual or a company.
- 11Components of the Computer SystemThe computer system is made up of 4 computer systems:
Input Devices
Output Devices
Secondary Storage Devices
Processor and Primary Storage Devices
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