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What happens to the program counter after each instruction is fetched?
It points to the next instruction in the sequence
What is the primary function of the program counter?
To point to the next instruction in the sequence
What factor does not affect the performance of a program?
Number of input devices connected
What is a benefit of improving process technology in transistor manufacturing?
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What is a characteristic of a multicore processor?
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For a fast CPU, what is a consideration when choosing a motherboard?
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What is a function of an application program with respect to I/O devices?
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What is a factor that affects the performance of a program?
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What is a benefit of parallelism in processing?
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What is a result of improvement in the materials used in transistors?
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