10 Questions
Which component of the CPU is covered in the unit?
cache
Which topic is covered in the last part of the unit?
Secondary storage devices
Which unit is this resource designed for?
GCSE Computer Science
What is the purpose of virtual memory?
To improve CPU performance
What is the main focus of this unit?
Von Neumann architecture
Which architecture is focused on in this unit?
Von Neumann architecture
Which of the following is NOT covered in this unit?
GPU
Which term refers to the temporary storage used by the CPU?
Cache
What is the purpose of virtual memory?
To increase the storage capacity of RAM
What is the main advantage of secondary storage devices?
Higher capacity
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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