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Which component of the CPU is covered in the unit?
Which component of the CPU is covered in the unit?
Which topic is covered in the last part of the unit?
Which topic is covered in the last part of the unit?
Which unit is this resource designed for?
Which unit is this resource designed for?
What is the purpose of virtual memory?
What is the purpose of virtual memory?
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What is the main focus of this unit?
What is the main focus of this unit?
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Which architecture is focused on in this unit?
Which architecture is focused on in this unit?
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Which of the following is NOT covered in this unit?
Which of the following is NOT covered in this unit?
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Which term refers to the temporary storage used by the CPU?
Which term refers to the temporary storage used by the CPU?
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What is the purpose of virtual memory?
What is the purpose of virtual memory?
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What is the main advantage of secondary storage devices?
What is the main advantage of secondary storage devices?
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Study Notes
CPU Components
- The CPU component covered in the unit is the memory.
Unit Overview
- The unit is designed for the topic of CPU and Memory.
- The last part of the unit covers the topic of Virtual Memory.
Memory
- Virtual memory is used to provide a large address space for programs.
- The purpose of virtual memory is to allow programs to use more memory than is physically available in the RAM.
CPU Architecture
- The unit focuses on the Von Neumann architecture.
Exclusions
- Input/Output (I/O) is NOT covered in this unit.
CPU Storage
- Cache is the term that refers to the temporary storage used by the CPU.
- The main advantage of secondary storage devices is that they are non-volatile and provide long-term storage.
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Test your knowledge of systems architecture with this quiz from PG Online. This quiz covers the four key topics in the OCR GCSE Computer Science Unit 1 syllabus. Perfect for students studying computer science or as a standalone unit.
