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What is the first step in the Fetch – Decode – Execute cycle?
What is the first step in the Fetch – Decode – Execute cycle?
Which component of the CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations?
Which component of the CPU is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations?
In which level of cache is data stored that is small but very fast?
In which level of cache is data stored that is small but very fast?
What does the Program Counter (PC) do in a CPU?
What does the Program Counter (PC) do in a CPU?
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What is the purpose of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?
What is the purpose of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?
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Which architecture uses the 'stored program' concept where both programs and data are stored in the same memory?
Which architecture uses the 'stored program' concept where both programs and data are stored in the same memory?
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What does the Cache component of the CPU primarily store?
What does the Cache component of the CPU primarily store?
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Which register temporarily holds the result of an instruction before it is transferred to memory?
Which register temporarily holds the result of an instruction before it is transferred to memory?
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What defines one complete instruction processing cycle in the CPU?
What defines one complete instruction processing cycle in the CPU?
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Which of the following statements about cache levels is INCORRECT?
Which of the following statements about cache levels is INCORRECT?
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Study Notes
Computer System Overview
- A computer system consists of three primary components: Input Devices, Central Processing Unit (CPU), and Output Devices.
- Secondary Storage complements the main memory in holding data and instructions.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- The CPU processes instructions critical for computer operations.
- Utilizes the Fetch-Decode-Execute (FDE) cycle for instruction processing, repeating for each instruction executed.
Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle
- Fetch: The CPU retrieves an instruction from memory.
- Decode: The instruction is analyzed to determine what action is needed.
- Execute: The instruction is performed by the CPU.
- Each instruction requires one complete cycle.
CPU Components
- Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU): Performs all arithmetic and logical operations.
- Control Unit (CU): Directs operations within the CPU and manages instruction flow.
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Cache Memory: A high-speed memory storing frequently accessed instructions, categorized into three levels:
- Level 1: Smallest and fastest, located inside the CPU.
- Level 2: Medium size, with moderate speed.
- Level 3: Largest, but slower, positioned between RAM and CPU.
Registers in CPU
- Fastest type of memory within the CPU for temporary data storage.
- Program Counter (PC): Tracks the address of the next instruction, incrementing each cycle.
- Memory Address Register (MAR): Holds the address of the current instruction being fetched.
- Memory Data Register (MDR): Contains the actual data of the fetched instruction.
- Accumulator: Temporarily holds results from operations before they are stored in memory.
Von Neumann Architecture
- Based on the concept of a "stored program", where programs and data are kept in the same memory space, allowing efficient data processing.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of computer systems architecture, particularly focusing on Unit 1. Participants will explore the components such as CPU, main memory, input/output devices, and secondary storage. Master your understanding of how these elements interact in a computer system.
