Computer Science: Systems Architecture

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Computer Science: Systems Architecture

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Multiple Choice

What does CPU stand for?

Central Processing Unit

Computer Processing Unit

Computer Picking Unit

Central Processing UNIX

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the end of this sentence:

The CPU fetches instructions from "

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Multiple Choice

Which of the these in NOT a measurement of CPU speed?

Hertz (Hz)

AhhitHertz (AiHz)

MegaHertz (MHz)

GigaHertz (GHz)

Multiple Choice

In the fetch - decode - execute cycle, which part is carried out in the control unit (CU)?

Fetch

Decode

Execute

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the missing word:

The higher the number of cores in a CPU helps the computer to better "

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Multiple Select

What are the advantages of cache memory

Runs at CPU speed

Keeps frequently used instructions to use again quickly

Reduces the number of times the CPU has to access the RAM

Cache is very cheap compared to RAM

Multiple Choice

Which CPU component carries out all of the calculations?

Control Unit (CU)

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

Registers

Fill in the Blanks

What CPU register stores the address of the location in memory we want to read or write to?

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What are advantages of "Embedded Systems"?

Usually small which means cheap to manufacture

Very reliable

Will be perfectly suited/customised for the particular purpose it’s made for

Can be used in safety critical environments so must be heavily tested

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