Microprocessor Fundamentals

<p>To control the transfer of data and instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fetch, decode, execute, store</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The microprocessor's speed and performance are influenced by its clock speed (measured in GHz), number of cores, and cache size. A faster microprocessor with more cores and cache enables a computer to perform calculations at a higher speed and accuracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) performs arithmetic operations and logical comparisons, while the Control Unit (CU) controls the transfer of data and instructions among other units of a computer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The microprocessor fetches, decodes, executes, and stores all the instructions given by the user or other devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A microprocessor typically consists of five components, including the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), Control Unit (CU), and others. The ALU performs calculations, while the CU controls data transfer and instruction execution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The clock speed (measured in GHz) determines the speed at which a microprocessor can execute instructions and perform calculations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A microprocessor with more cores and a larger cache size can perform calculations at a higher speed and accuracy, as it can process more instructions simultaneously and access data more efficiently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The microprocessor is the brain of a computer, performing all the necessary calculations to make the computer work. It executes instructions, performs calculations, and controls data transfer to enable the computer to operate.</p> Signup and view all the answers