Internal Hardware Flashcards

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1
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Define Processor

A
  • CPU

- Processes data by executing program instructions

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2
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Define Main Memory

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-Accessed directly by processor

RAM:
Random Access memory V
-Working Memory
-FDE

ROM:
Read Only Memory NV
-Boot Process

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3
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VN Architecture Diagram:

A

I/O CPU RAM Secondary Storage
Controller Controller

Data Bi
Address Uni
Control Bi ALWAYS

‘Internal Computer Reads Smut’

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4
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Define Stored Program Concept

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  • Memory Unit to store data and programs
  • Stored program = can be loaded into working memory
  • More versatile
  • General Purpose computers
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