Understanding Computers: Functions and Components
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Match the following components with their functions:

Central Processing Unit (CPU) = Coordinates and times the CPU's functions Register = CPU memory location for temporarily storing instructions or data Program Counter = Keeps track of the next program instruction to be executed Decoder = Analyzes the current instruction to determine its action

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Computer Program = Set of instructions that control a computer's tasks Bus = Communication pathway for transferring data between components Microprocessor Chip = Silicon chip containing millions of tiny electrical components Instruction = Command given to the CPU to perform a specific operation

Match the following actions with their descriptions:

Data Processing = Performing operations on data to produce meaningful results Electronic Communication = Transmission of data between devices using electronic signals Retrieval of Instructions = Getting program instructions from memory to be processed by the CPU Storing Data in Registers = Temporarily holding data in the CPU's memory locations

Match the following concepts with their explanations:

<p>Scratchpad = Temporary storage area for instructions or data in the CPU Memory Location = Specific address where data or instructions are stored in the computer Function of Control Unit = Coordinates and times the CPU's functions Changing Program Counter = Updating the memory location of the next instruction to be executed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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