Stores copies of contents of most frquently accessed instructions

what does clock speed do

Provides pulses/timing signals at constant rate for synchronization

What is the description of clock speed

The speed at which the CPU can carry out instructions

What are the components of a computer system

Internal Components, Memory and input / output devices

Random access memory is Volatile and stores the programs and data in use

What is a Control Unit

Digital circuit that co-ordinates data, the sequence of instructions

It carries out mathematical and logical operations.

What is internal memory

forms part of the CPU and consists of RAM/ROM/CACHE memory

A physical connection where peripherals can be connected

What does a current instruction register do

Holds a copy of the instructions being executed

which of these is a processor

Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC)

what is Main Memory / Immediate Access Memory

Part of internal memory made up of random access memory/ volatile memory

It consists of a control unit, registers and the arithmetic unit

Read only memory contents are fixed during manufacture and holds the BIOS

what does the program counter do

Holds the address of the next instruction to be executed

What is the fetch execute cycle

The control unit which gets instructions from each unit

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1
What is a piece of optical memory
USB
DVD
Internal Hard Drive
Flash Drive
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What is cache memory
A specialized memory module that stores frequently used data
A high speed buffer that enhances processor efficiency by preloading data
Reduces latency by storing frequently used data closer to the GPU
Stores copies of contents of most frquently accessed instructions
3
Which of these is flash memory
SSD
DVD
USB
Internal Hard Drive
4
what does clock speed do
Controls the pace of information Processing
Regulates the "heartbeat" of computational processes
Determines the tempo of data transmission
Provides pulses/timing signals at constant rate for synchronization
5
What is the description of clock speed
The maximum distance a computer can move outside a wireless signal
The speed at which the CPU can carry out instructions
The rate at which a computers battery drains
The speed at which a computer processes clock related tasks
6
What are the components of a computer system
External Components, cloud and input / output devices
Internal Components, cloud and input / output devices
Internal Components, Memory and input / output devices
External Components, memory and input / output device
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What is RAM
the dynamic workspace for instant data manipulation
The active memory arena for swift information access
Random access memory is Volatile and stores the programs and data in use
The dynamic workspace for instant data manipulation
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What is a Control Unit
A decision-making hub for data flow
A conductor orchestrating task executions
A traffic director for computer operations
Digital circuit that co-ordinates data, the sequence of instructions
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What is one piece of magnetic memory
Internal Hard drive
DVD
USB
Flash Memory
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What does MDR stand for
Mobile Device Registrar
Modular Data Router
Media Data Repository
Memory Data register
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What is an ALU
The operational center for mathematical tasks in computers
The circuitry responsible for number crunching
It carries out mathematical and logical operations.
The computational nucleus of a digital brain
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What is internal memory
The digital diary for device-specific operations
forms part of the CPU and consists of RAM/ROM/CACHE memory
The secret storage chamber within hardware
The confidential data vault inside devices
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What is a port
A virtual entrance for peripherals to interact
A physical connection where peripherals can be connected
A digital docking station for external device connectivity
A gateway for data exchange between devices
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What does a current instruction register do
Coordinates Instruction being executed
Holds a copy of the instructions being executed
Encrypts instructions being registered
Faciliates instructions being decoded
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which of these is a processor
Cybernetic Instruction Sequencing Chip (CISC)
Central Information Storage Circuit (CISC)
Vector Core Integration System (VCIS)
Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC)
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what is Main Memory / Immediate Access Memory
the central repository for instant data access
The primary storage vault for digital secrets
Part of internal memory made up of random access memory/ volatile memory
The core warehouse for temporary data storage
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What is a processor
It consists of a control unit, registers and the arithmetic unit
A data crunching engine for computers
A digital command center for calculations
A silicon brain for powering devices
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What is ROM
Read only memory contents are fixed during manufacture and holds the BIOS
The embedded memory holding vital system protocols
The foundational library housing device fundamentals
The static repository safeguarding essential firmware
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what does the program counter do
Holds the address of the next instruction to be executed
Enables program flow control
Tracks the execution point
Supports branching and jumping
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What is the fetch execute cycle
The control unit which gets instructions from each unit
After fetching the instructions the cpu decodes it
After fetching the instructions the cpu executes it
After fetching the instructions the cpu retrieves it
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What does MAR stand for
Mobile application Repository
Memory address register
Multi-agent routing
Machine automation robotics

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