Lesson 1: Computer Organization Flashcards
It processes data by executing instructions.
Hardware
Provides input and output.
Hardware
Controls input, output and storage components.
Hardware
Its instructions tell hardware exactly what tasks to perform and in what order.
Software
The fundamental representation of facts and observations.
Data
Sharing data and processing among different systems.
Communications
It indicates flow of instructions and data.
Control unit
It indicates the control exercised by the control unit.
Arithmetic/Logic Unit
It reads the data and program from the User and converts them into acceptable form before sending it to the computer system before processing.
Input Unit
It accepts the results processed by the computer and converts them into readable and useful information to the user.
Output Unit
It is made of an integrated circuit designed to process instructions.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
It controls and directs the transfer of program instructions and data between other units.
Control Unit
It performs arithmetic and logical operations.
Arithmetic/Logical Unit
These hold data that is being processed by the ALU.
Registers
It refers to the main storage of the computer, usually termed as Memory that holds data that is waiting to be processed, stored, or output.
Primary Storage Unit