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Computer science
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- 1What is the purpose of a CPU?To fetch-decode-and execute instructions retrieved from the RAM
- 2What does CPU stand for?Central processing unit
- 3What is meant by a quad core processor?A CPU with 4 independent cores which can fetch decode and execute instructions thus making the cycle faster dependent on how many cores you have.
- 4What is the name given to the small storage locations in the CPU?Registers
- 5What is the clock speed of a computer measured in?Hertz(HZ)
- 6What is the point of cache memory ?Speeds up the loading and fetching of information which has been previously loaded.
- 7Is ROM volatile or non-volatile?Non-volatile
- 8What is meant by NON-volatile memory?Non-volatile memory (NVM) is a type of computer memory that has the capability to hold saved data even if the power is turned off.
- 9What does ROM stand for?Read only memory
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