Internal Hardware Flashcards
1
Q
Define Processor
A
- CPU
- Processes data by executing program instructions
2
Q
Define Main Memory
A
-Accessed directly by processor
RAM:
Random Access memory V
-Working Memory
-FDE
ROM:
Read Only Memory NV
-Boot Process
3
Q
VN Architecture Diagram:
A
I/O CPU RAM Secondary Storage
Controller Controller
Data Bi
Address Uni
Control Bi ALWAYS
‘Internal Computer Reads Smut’
4
Q
Define Stored Program Concept
A
- Memory Unit to store data and programs
- Stored program = can be loaded into working memory
- More versatile
- General Purpose computers