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Computer Organization Topic 2 RAM ROM CPU CS IB
Computer Organization Topic 2 RAM ROM CPU CS IB
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The ALU performs all the:
Performs only mathematical equations
Arithmetic and logical operations within the CPU
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The ALU is
a part of the CPU
where instructions are decoded
where instructions are stored
the main memory
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Memory RAM
Gives the computer power
Remembers the information you have in each of the programs
Cools the processor
Keeps permanent information
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Identify the component of the information processing cycle denoted by number 2
Information
Process
Storage
Data
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Which part is Not the CPU's job
Performing mathematical equations
Starting up the computer
Moving data from one place to another
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Name the missing components of Primary Memory in the diagram
BIOS, RAM
RAM, ROM
L2 Cache, ROM
L1 Cache, RAM
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Outline two functions of the ALU
It performs calculations and comparisons using logic gates.
It performs arithmetical and logical operations
It performs illogical operations
It stores logical operations
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The CPU is the ''Brain'' of computer
False
True
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What does the CPU stand for?
Central Programming Unit
Computer Processing Unit
Control Programming Unit
Central Processing Unit
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What are the physical components of a computer called?
Spyware
Software
Platforms
Hardware
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Identify the component of the information processing cycle denoted by number 4
Process
Storage
Information
Data
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Each Byte has an address made up of..?
symbols
letters
binary numbers
two numbers
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Whats the difference between RAM and ROM?
RAM reads data quickly and ROM stores the program 4 computer
Ram keeps anything even with the computer off and ROM can't
RAM can only read and ROM can read and write
RAM-form of data storage that cant be easily altered ROM can
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What does the ROM do in a computer?
Stores files for the computer.
Stores data for the computer about different programs.
Stores the boot-up/start-up sequence for the computer.
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What does the ALU do?
Interacts with inputs and outputs
Does any logical data storage needs
Does any calculations that are needed
Increments data or instructions by 1
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What is a computer system?
A robot.
Something that can work things out.
A human that can work a computer.
A system which includes input, process and output.
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What is NOT a component of a CPU
Date and time
Arithmetic logic unit
Registers
Control unit
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Identify the component of the information processing cycle denoted by number 1
Process
Information
Data
Storage
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What is NOT an example of a peripheral device
CPU
Mouse
Keyboard
External hard drive
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What is a byte?
A series of steps used to perform an action
Information in a digital computer represented by 0s and 1s
Information in a digital computer represented by letters
A set of privileges for allowed actions
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Use for RAM?
It only allows reading.
the program required to initially boot the computer
Performs only mathematical equations
Reads data quickly to run applications,It reads and writes.
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What is the main purpose of the CPU
Memory of the Computer
Controls the flow of data
Process Data
Fetch, Decode and Execute Data
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What is the purpose of RAM?
A place where programs are temporarily stored
Controls the operations of the computer
It turns the computer on
It processes the data
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What is computer software?
The programs that run on a computer
The place where data is stored on a computer
The physical parts of a computer
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In the computer all information is stored as...?
Numbers
Zeros
Bytes
Bits
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Outline of a system. What is missing?
Storage
Save
Excute
Processes
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Identify the component of the information processing cycle denoted by number 3
Data
Process
Storage
Information
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What is the ALU?
Addition Logic Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit
All Logic Unit
Decodes instructions or data
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There are ___ bits in a byte.
7
5
6
8
