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Question | Answer |
ALU | part of the CPU that performs all of the arithmetic and logical functions |
Binary | Number system in a base 2 that computers use to represent data and instruction |
BUS | Memory type used by SSDs, USB drives and SD cards |
CACHE | a small, high-speed type of memory that stores frequently used instruction or data |
Clock speed | This factor determines how many operations a CPU can carry out per unit time |
Control unit | part of the CPU that co-ordinates the flow of data within the computer system |
Cores | a single CPU may contains numerous individual processors, called cores |
Flash | part of a computer architecture that transfers data between different computers compound |
Logic gates | Computer circuits that produces an output from several inputs. for example, AND |
Motherboard | Central printed circuit board that holds the different computer componenets |
RAM | Term used to describe memory that requires power to maintain the data saved within it |
ROM | Type of non-volatile memory that holds crucial information such as the boot program |
Truth table | Diagrams used to show the value of a boolean expression for all possible variable combination |
Virtual | main memory of computer that stores data, applications and the operating system whilst in use |
Volatile | type of memory that combines your computers RAM with temporary space on your hard disk |
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