Computer Systems Flashcards
1
Q
Is all assembly language the same for all types of CPUs?
A
False
2
Q
How is a CPU connected to other components of a computer system?
A
Through electrical channels called buses
3
Q
C and Python code are computed directly by the computer
A
False
4
Q
C and Python code are compiled into machine code
A
True
5
Q
What are registers and what do they do in the CPU?
A
Registers are small areas of fast memory that store data temporarily
6
Q
How is a program loaded into a computer to effectively run as a process?
A
A program is loaded into main memory before it runs
7
Q
How do you access something from main memory?
A
Need to know its starting address and how many bytes you need
