Chapter 19 - Computer Architecture Flashcards
1
Q
What is the von Neumann Architecture?
A
Computer programs can be stored in computer memory just like data.
2
Q
What is main memory?
A
The central storage center for the computer.
3
Q
What is CPU?
A
The Central Processing Unit, often called the “brain” of the computer.
4
Q
What is a bus?
A
A set of wires connecting the components of a computer.
