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What is the main function of the control unit in the CPU?
What is the main function of the control unit in the CPU?
- Manage communication among the CPU, main memory, and I/O
- Control the operation of the CPU (correct)
- Provide internal storage to the CPU
- Perform data processing functions
Which component of the computer moves data between the computer and its external environment?
Which component of the computer moves data between the computer and its external environment?
- I/O (correct)
- Main memory
- Control unit
- System interconnection
What is the primary function of the ALU in the CPU?
What is the primary function of the ALU in the CPU?
- Control the operation of the CPU
- Perform the computer’s data processing function (correct)
- Provide internal storage to the CPU
- Manage communication among CPU components
In a multicore computer structure, what does each core represent?
In a multicore computer structure, what does each core represent?
What is the purpose of cache memory?
What is the purpose of cache memory?
Which component contains the address of the next instruction pair to be fetched from memory?
Which component contains the address of the next instruction pair to be fetched from memory?
During which generation of computers was the invention of the integrated circuit?
During which generation of computers was the invention of the integrated circuit?
What was the fundamental design approach of the IAS computer completed in 1952?
What was the fundamental design approach of the IAS computer completed in 1952?
What is the purpose of integrated circuits in a computer?
What is the purpose of integrated circuits in a computer?
Which generation of computers introduced more complex arithmetic and logic units and control units?
Which generation of computers introduced more complex arithmetic and logic units and control units?
What is the main function of the Memory Address Register (MAR) in a computer?
What is the main function of the Memory Address Register (MAR) in a computer?
What is the purpose of the I/O Buffer Register (I/OBR) in a computer?
What is the purpose of the I/O Buffer Register (I/OBR) in a computer?
What does the Data Bus provide in a computer's system modules?
What does the Data Bus provide in a computer's system modules?
In computer architecture, what is the function of the Memory Buffer Register (MBR)?
In computer architecture, what is the function of the Memory Buffer Register (MBR)?
What does the width determine in computer systems?
What does the width determine in computer systems?
What are the reasons for the shift to point-to-point interconnects?
What are the reasons for the shift to point-to-point interconnects?
What are the features of PCI Express (PCIe) as a point-to-point interconnect?
What are the features of PCI Express (PCIe) as a point-to-point interconnect?
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Control Unit Function
Control Unit Function
Controls the operation of the CPU.
I/O Component
I/O Component
Moves data between the computer and its external environment.
ALU Primary Function
ALU Primary Function
Performs the computer’s data processing function.
Multicore Core
Multicore Core
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Cache Memory Purpose
Cache Memory Purpose
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Program Counter (PC)
Program Counter (PC)
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Integrated Circuit Invention
Integrated Circuit Invention
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IAS Computer Design
IAS Computer Design
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Integrated Circuits Purpose
Integrated Circuits Purpose
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Advanced Arithmetic and Logic Units
Advanced Arithmetic and Logic Units
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Memory Address Register (MAR)
Memory Address Register (MAR)
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I/O Buffer Register (I/OBR)
I/O Buffer Register (I/OBR)
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Data Bus Function
Data Bus Function
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Memory Buffer Register (MBR)
Memory Buffer Register (MBR)
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Width Determines
Width Determines
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Shift to Point-to-Point Interconnects
Shift to Point-to-Point Interconnects
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PCI Express (PCIe) Features
PCI Express (PCIe) Features
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