Questions and Answers
What are the two states in digital data representation?
On and off
Which component of the system unit directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer?
Control Unit
What is the function of the control unit in the system unit?
Directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer
What is the binary number system primarily composed of?
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What is another name for the processor in the system unit?
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Study Notes
Computer System Unit Components and Data Representation
- The system unit processes data and utilizes data representation
- Digital data representation involves two states: (1) on and (0) off
- Binary number system is used for digital data representation
- Combination of ones and zeroes represent characters in the binary number system
- Bit and byte are fundamental units in data representation
- The system unit comprises several components
- The motherboard contains many electronic components
- The processor, also known as the central processing unit (CPU), is a key component made up of layers of circuits and microscopic components
- The control unit directs and coordinates most operations in the computer
- The control unit's operations include fetching, decoding, executing, and storing instructions
- The processor interprets and carries out commands in the computer
- The processor is responsible for processing electronic signals within the system unit
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