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Match the following computer components with their functions:
Processor = Interprets and carries out instructions Motherboard = Main circuit board of the system unit Power supply = Provides electrical power to the computer Sound card = Processes audio output
Match the following types of processors with their characteristics:
Multi-core processor = Contains several processing units Dual-core processor = Has two processing units Quad-core processor = Features four processing units Single-core processor = Has one processing unit
Match the following components to their cooling methods:
Heat sinks = Passive cooling method Liquid cooling = Active cooling method System clock = Controls the timing of operations Registers = Temporarily hold data and instructions
Match the terms with their descriptions:
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Match the following processor manufacturers with their brands:
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Study Notes
System Unit
- The system unit is the case that houses the electronic components of a computer.
- It includes:
- Drive bays
- Power supply
- Sound card
- Video card
- Processor (CPU)
- Memory
Motherboard
- The motherboard is the main circuit board of the system unit.
- It contains integrated circuits.
Processor (CPU)
- The processor, also called the Central Processing Unit (CPU), interprets and executes the basic instructions of a computer.
- It contains:
- Control unit
- Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
- Multi-core, dual-core, and quad-core processors exist.
- The control unit directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer.
- The ALU performs arithmetic, comparison, and other operations.
Machine Cycle
- For every instruction, a processor repeats four basic operations:
- Fetch
- Decode
- Execute
- Store
Pipelining
- Allows the processor to begin fetching a second instruction before completing the machine cycle for the first instruction.
Registers
- The processor uses registers to temporarily hold data and instructions.
System Clock
- Controls the timing of all computer operations.
- Clock speed is measured in gigahertz (GHz).
Processor Manufacturers
- Leading manufacturers of personal computer processor chips include Intel and AMD.
Processor Cooling
- Processor chips generate heat.
- Cooling systems are required to prevent overheating:
- Heat sinks
- Liquid cooling technology
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This quiz covers key components of computer architecture, including the system unit, motherboard, and processor functions. Learn about the machine cycle and the concept of pipelining in CPU operations. Test your understanding of these fundamental concepts in computer science.
