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What is the primary function of cache memory in a random access memory system?
What is the primary function of cache memory in a random access memory system?
- To speed up access time by storing frequently accessed data closer to the processor (correct)
- To increase the overall storage capacity of the system
- To control the flow of instructions in the control unit
- To manage the fetch and store operations between the processor and RAM
How does the control unit implement the stored program characteristic of the Von Neumann architecture?
How does the control unit implement the stored program characteristic of the Von Neumann architecture?
- By fetching, decoding, and executing instructions stored in memory (correct)
- By coordinating the input and output operations of the computer system
- By managing the flow of data within the processor
- By controlling the access to cache memory
What is the role of the arithmetic/logic unit (ALU) in a computer system?
What is the role of the arithmetic/logic unit (ALU) in a computer system?
- Controlling the input and output devices
- Managing the flow of data between the processor and memory
- Storing the program instructions for execution
- Performing arithmetic and logical operations on the data (correct)
What is the purpose of the fetch, decode, and execute cycle in a computer system?
What is the purpose of the fetch, decode, and execute cycle in a computer system?
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What does the Von Neumann architecture emphasize in terms of data and instructions?
What does the Von Neumann architecture emphasize in terms of data and instructions?
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