Computer Hardware Flashcards
Tells the CPU the locations of data to be fetched from main memory
Address Bus
Part of the CPU that performs all of the arithmetic and logical functions
ALU
A term that describes the content and layout of a processor; Von Neumann
is an example
Architecture
Part of a computer architecture that transfers data between different computer components
Bus
A component connected to the CPU that synchronises when the fetch-
decode-execute cycle runs
Clock
Used by the CPU to communicate with other components of the computer
Control Bus
Part of the CPU that coordinates the flow of data within the computer system
Control Unit
The ‘brain’ of a computer where most of its calculations are performed
CPU
Used to transport data used for computation in the CPU
Data Bus
A computer system that forms part of an electronic device
Embedded System
This is repeated by a computer in order to carry out tasks required of it
Fetch-Decode-Execute
Type of storage device which includes traditional hard drives and floppy disks
Magnetic
Type of storage device which involves the use of lasers to read and write data, e.g. CD, DVD
Optical
Main memory of a computer that stores data, applications and the operating system while in use
RAM
Low-capacity storage locations, within the CPU, which can be general or special purpose
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