systems_architecture_Y8_L1_BN23
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Computers
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9th - 12th Grade
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Easy
Brian New
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24 Slides • 18 Questions
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O know 5 different computer components
O see what happens in the processor's FDE cycle
O compare speed and size using hertz and bytes
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Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a component of the computer?
processor
CU
RAM
ROM
Mouse
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CPU - processor
CU - control unit
RAM - memory
ROM - read-only mem
Hard-drive - secondary storage
5 components of a computer
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O know 5 different computer components
O see what happens in the processor's FDE cycle
O compare speed and size using hertz and bytes
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Multiple Choice
What is another name for the CPU?
memory
processor
storage
breakfast
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Fill in the Blanks
What is the name of the component that loads in data while a program is running and while the CPU is doing calculations?
Type answer...
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Open Ended
Explain one difference between RAM and the Hard-drive.
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ROM is Read Only Memory
ROM permanently stores the instructions to 'boot up' (start) the computer
(RAM is Random Access Memory - used for running programs)
from RAM to ROM
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Multiple Choice
RAM or ROM ?
Stands for Random Access Memory...
RAM
ROM
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Multiple Choice
RAM or ROM ?
Stands for Read Only Memory...
RAM
ROM
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Multiple Choice
RAM or ROM ?
Is volatile (loses data without power)...
RAM
ROM
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Multiple Choice
RAM or ROM ?
Stores the instructions for starting up the computer's Operating System...
RAM
ROM
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Multiple Choice
RAM or ROM ?
New data cannot be written to (stored in) this component...
RAM
ROM
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Multiple Choice
RAM or ROM ?
This is non-volatile (stored data even without power)...
RAM
ROM
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Multiple Choice
RAM or ROM ?
This loads data very quickly and is used for running programs...
RAM
ROM
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O know 5 different computer components
O see what happens in the processor's FDE cycle
O compare speed and size using hertz and bytes
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1 CPU
2 RAM
3 ROM
4 Hard-drive
Realistic?
Icons to express what each component does?
Animal versions?
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Open Ended
List the 4 components we have looked at so far. Can you remember all 4?
Bonus: briefly explain what each component does.
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O know 5 different computer components
O see what happens in the processor's FDE cycle
O compare speed and size using hertz and bytes
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In the central processing unit (CPU), the next code instruction is fetched from memory (RAM)
fetch
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In the central processing unit (CPU), the next code instruction is fetched from memory (RAM)
fetch
decode
The control unit (CU) decodes the instruction, so that it knows what task to process
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In the central processing unit (CPU), the next code instruction is fetched from memory (RAM)
fetch
decode
The control unit (CU) decodes the instruction, so that it knows what task to process
execute
The control unit (CU) signals to other parts of the CPU how to execute the task
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In the central processing unit (CPU), the next code instruction is fetched from memory (RAM)
fetch
decode
The control unit (CU) decodes the instruction, so that it knows what task to process
execute
The control unit (CU) signals to other parts of the CPU how to execute the task
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Poll
Each step in the FDE cycle is necessary, of course. BUT if one of the steps were the most important -- which would you VOTE for?
FETCH
DECODE
EXECUTE
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O know 5 different computer components
O see what happens in the processor's FDE cycle
O compare speed and size using hertz and bytes
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O know 5 different computer components
O see what happens in the processor's FDE cycle
O compare speed and size using hertz and bytes
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to open task manager and performance tab
what clock speed is your CPU?
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11th Gen Intel i5
2.40GHz
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O know 5 different computer components
O see what happens in the processor's FDE cycle
O compare speed and size using hertz and bytes
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Multiple Choice
What unit measures speed of the CPU?
byte
hertz
giga
your mum
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Multiple Choice
What clock speed is fastest?
3 Hertz
3 Kilohertz
3 Megahertz
3 Gigahertz
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Multiple Choice
What storage capacity (size) is smallest?
2 Hertz
2 Kilohertz
2 Kilobytes
2 Bytes
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Multiple Choice
Where is the Control Unit (CU) located?
Stored in RAM.
Saved on the hard-drive.
In the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
Connected to ROM.
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O know 5 different computer components
O see what happens in the processor's FDE cycle
O compare speed and size using hertz and bytes
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Open Ended
Would having larger memory (RAM) size or larger storage (hard-drive) size best help in making the CPU run faster?
Discuss, research, and write up your answer.
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