hardware Flashcards
1
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what is the CPU
A
the main component for processing data
2
Q
control unit
A
directs the flow of instructions/data and coordinates the other parts of the CPU. it generates clock ticks or controls the clock
3
Q
ALU (arithmetic logic unit)
A
performs mathematical calculations and logical operations in the CPU
4
Q
registers
A
fast access storage locations on CPU where data is temporarily stored
5
Q
program counter
A
a counter that keeps track of the memory address of the instruction to be executed next
6
Q
what is memory address register
A
stores the address in the main memory that is currently being read or written
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