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Which component is responsible for holding the address of the next instruction to be executed?
Which component is responsible for holding the address of the next instruction to be executed?
- Instruction Register
- Program Counter (correct)
- Motherboard
- Register
In data transfer processes, what does 'latency' specifically measure?
In data transfer processes, what does 'latency' specifically measure?
- The total time for a complete data transfer.
- The size of data packets being transferred.
- The delay before a data transfer begins. (correct)
- The rate at which data is transmitted.
Which of the following best describes the primary function of an output unit in a computer system?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of an output unit in a computer system?
- Performing complex calculations and logical operations.
- Storing temporary data and instructions.
- Displaying or producing data for the user. (correct)
- Managing the flow of data between components.
What is the purpose of pipelining in CPU architecture?
What is the purpose of pipelining in CPU architecture?
Which of the following components houses the CPU, memory, and other essential components of a computer?
Which of the following components houses the CPU, memory, and other essential components of a computer?
What is the function of the instruction register?
What is the function of the instruction register?
What is the definition of a 'sector' in the context of data storage on a disk?
What is the definition of a 'sector' in the context of data storage on a disk?
What is the main function of a 'register' inside the CPU?
What is the main function of a 'register' inside the CPU?
If a computer has a higher 'transfer rate' compared to another, what can you infer about its performance?
If a computer has a higher 'transfer rate' compared to another, what can you infer about its performance?
What is a 'track' on a magnetic disk?
What is a 'track' on a magnetic disk?
Flashcards
Instruction Register
Instruction Register
A register in the CPU that holds the current instruction being executed.
Latency
Latency
The delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction.
Motherboard
Motherboard
The main circuit board of a computer, housing the CPU, memory, and other essential components.
Output Unit
Output Unit
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Pipelining
Pipelining
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Program Counter
Program Counter
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Register
Register
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Sector
Sector
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Track
Track
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Transfer Rate
Transfer Rate
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Study Notes
- An instruction register is a CPU register that holds the current instruction being executed.
- Latency refers to the delay before a data transfer begins after an instruction for its transfer.
- A motherboard serves as the main circuit board of a computer, accommodating the CPU, memory, and other essential components.
- An output unit comprises devices and components that output data from a computer system, for example monitors and printers.
- Pipelining is a CPU performance enhancement technique where multiple instruction phases are overlapped to improve processing speed.
- A program counter is a CPU register holding the memory address of the next instruction to be executed.
- A register is a small, fast storage location within the CPU used for temporary data and instructions.
- A sector constitutes the smallest unit of data storage on a disk, typically part of a track.
- A track is a circular path on a disk's surface where data is magnetically recorded and read.
- Transfer rate indicates the speed at which data is transmitted between devices, and is often measured in bits per second.
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