Hardware A - CPU, Binary Logic and Memory Flashcards
This factor determines how many operations a CPU can carry out per unit time
Clock Speed
Clock Speed
This factor determines how many operations a CPU can carry out per unit time
A single CPU may contain numerous individual processors, called ?
Cores
Cores
A single CPU may contain numerous individual processors, called ?
Number system in base 2 that computers use to represent data and instructions
Binary
Binary
Number system in base 2 that computers use to represent data and instructions
Type of non-volatile memory that holds crucial information such as the boot program
ROM
ROM
Type of non-volatile memory that holds crucial information such as the boot program
Main memory of a computer that stores data, applications and the operating system whilst in use
RAM
RAM
Main memory of a computer that stores data, applications and the operating system whilst in use
Term used to describe memory that requires power to maintain the data stored within it
Volatile
Volatile
Term used to describe memory that requires power to maintain the data stored within it
Type of memory that combines your computers RAM with temporary space on your hard disk
Virtual
Virtual
Type of memory that combines your computers RAM with temporary space on your hard disk
A small, high-speed type of memory that stores frequently used instructions or data
Cache
Cache
A small, high-speed type of memory that stores frequently used instructions or data
Part of the CPU that performs all of the arithmetic and logical functions
ALU
ALU
Part of the CPU that performs all of the arithmetic and logical functions
Part of the CPU that co-ordinates the flow of data within the computer system
Control unit
Control unit
Part of the CPU that co-ordinates the flow of data within the computer system
Computer circuits that produces an output from several inputs. For example, AND
Logic gate
Logic gate
Computer circuits that produces an output from several inputs. For example, AND
Part of a computer architecture that transfers data between different computer components
Bus
Bus
Part of a computer architecture that transfers data between different computer components
Central printed circuit board that holds the different computer components
Motherboard
Motherboard
Central printed circuit board that holds the different computer components
Diagram used to show the value of a Boolean expression for all possible variable combinations
Truth Table
Truth Table
Diagram used to show the value of a Boolean expression for all possible variable combinations
Memory type used by SSDs, USB drives and SD cards (derived from solid-state storage)
Flash
Flash
Memory type used by SSDs, USB drives and SD cards (derived from solid-state storage)
