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Which term refers to the programs that control the computer and make it function?
Which term refers to the programs that control the computer and make it function?
What is a step-by-step procedure guaranteed to finish, with definiteness, effective computability, and finiteness?
What is a step-by-step procedure guaranteed to finish, with definiteness, effective computability, and finiteness?
What is a set of instructions that the computer obeys?
What is a set of instructions that the computer obeys?
What refers to the physical components of a computer?
What refers to the physical components of a computer?
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Which term refers to the parts of the computer that you can see, feel, and hear?
Which term refers to the parts of the computer that you can see, feel, and hear?
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What can be extremely long and complex sets of instructions?
What can be extremely long and complex sets of instructions?
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What is the function of the CPU?
What is the function of the CPU?
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Which component is responsible for performing the machine cycle?
Which component is responsible for performing the machine cycle?
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What does the control unit of the CPU fetch from memory?
What does the control unit of the CPU fetch from memory?
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What is the role of the program counter (PC) register in the control unit?
What is the role of the program counter (PC) register in the control unit?
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Which component of the CPU contains the arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)?
Which component of the CPU contains the arithmetic and logic unit (ALU)?
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What is the measurement unit for processor speed?
What is the measurement unit for processor speed?
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Which part of the computer is considered the brain, performing all calculations?
Which part of the computer is considered the brain, performing all calculations?
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What does CPU speed refer to?
What does CPU speed refer to?
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Which part of a CPU executes programs by fetching, examining, and executing instructions?
Which part of a CPU executes programs by fetching, examining, and executing instructions?
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Study Notes
Computer Hardware and Software
- Computer programs that control the computer and make it function are referred to as software.
Algorithm
- An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure that is guaranteed to finish, has definiteness, effective computability, and finiteness.
Instruction Set
- A set of instructions that the computer obeys is referred to as a program.
Computer Hardware
- The physical components of a computer are referred to as hardware.
Visible Computer Components
- The parts of the computer that you can see, feel, and hear are referred to as hardware.
Programs
- Programs can be extremely long and complex sets of instructions.
CPU Function
- The function of the CPU (Central Processing Unit) is to perform calculations.
Machine Cycle
- The control unit of the CPU is responsible for performing the machine cycle.
Control Unit Function
- The control unit of the CPU fetches instructions from memory.
Program Counter (PC) Register
- The program counter (PC) register in the control unit keeps track of the current instruction being executed.
Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
- The arithmetic and logic unit (ALU) is contained in the execution unit of the CPU.
Processor Speed
- Processor speed is measured in hertz (Hz).
CPU Role
- The CPU is considered the brain of the computer, performing all calculations.
CPU Speed
- CPU speed refers to the rate at which a CPU can execute instructions.
Execution Unit
- The execution unit of the CPU executes programs by fetching, examining, and executing instructions.
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Test your knowledge of basic concepts in computer organization, including hardware and software components. Learn about the physical and programmatic aspects of computer systems.
