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Lesson 3 - Types of processor Flashcards

1
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List four benefits of a CISC processor

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  • Has more complex hardware
  • More compact software code
  • Takes more cycles per insutrciton
  • Can use less RAM as no need to store intermediate results.
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List four benefits of a RISC processor

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  • Has simplier hardware
  • More complicated software code
  • Takes one cycle per instruction
  • Can use more RAM to handle indermediate results.
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3
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What does GPU stand for?

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Graphic processing unit.

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4
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What is a co-processor

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Another processor that is bespoke for another task.

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5
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Give one example of a co-processor.

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  • A gpu
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What are the benefits of using a co-procesor

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They are highly specialized

  • GPUs for example are designed for sipmly operatings, being abel to handle larger data sets.
  • They have a parrelel structure.
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What is a multicore processor?

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  • A single chip that contains two or more co processing units.
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8
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What is Amdahl’s law

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Just a law that shows you how the performance of cores is increased and decreased.

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9
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What is parrelel processing?

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The different processors work together to complete a task

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10
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What is an input device?

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Any device that can get information form the outside world into a digital form.

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Give three examples of input devices.

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  • Card reader
  • Mice
  • Scanners
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What is an output device?

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Takes data that is stored as a digital form into the outside world that hjumasn can understand.

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13
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List two examples of an output device.

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  • Headpones

- Monitor

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14
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What is a storage device?

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-Any computer hardware that can store data for a temportary or permanenet period.

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Give two examples of internal storage.

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  • Ram

- SSD

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16
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Give three examples of external storage.

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  • Cloud storage
  • External harddrive
  • DVD
17
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Give three examples of magnetic storage.

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  • Hard disk
  • Floppy disk
  • Magnetic tape
18
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Give two advantages of magnetic storage.

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  • Cheap

- Large capacity

19
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Give two disadvantages of magnetic storage.

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  • Slow access times.

- Fragile

20
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Give three examples of opitical storage

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  • CDs
  • DVDs
  • Blue rays
21
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Give three advantages of Optical storage

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  • Cheap
  • Light weight
  • Portable
22
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Give two disadvantages of optical storage

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  • Slow access times

- Prone to scratches

23
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Give one example of an ssd.

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  • Flash drives
24
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Give to advantages of SSD storage.

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  • Durable

- Fast access times

25
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Give two disadvantages of SSD storage.

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  • Cost

- Limited read/write speeds.

26
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What does RAM stand for?

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Random Access Memory

27
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What is RAM used for?

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Used to store data programs and that the computer is currently running it is faster than accessing the hard drive/ SSD

28
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What would usually be stored in RAM

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  • OS - Operating System
  • Programs
  • Data
29
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Is Ram Volatile?

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  • Yes it is, meaning that if you want to store the data, the data must be copied back onto the HD, or SSD.
30
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What does ROM stand for?

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Read Only Memory

31
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Give four points about ROM

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  • Is found embedded onto the motherboard
  • Is only allows reading
  • It is non-volatile
  • Stores programs that the computer requires to boot up.
32
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What is virtual storage?

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  • When you store data over the internet, as opposed to locally on your computer.
  • Data can easily be shared through devices.
33
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What is the purpose of the operating system?

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  • Manages the processor
  • Manages the memory
  • Manages external devices
  • Provides a platform for software and utility programs
  • Provides Networking
  • Manages security
  • Provides a UI

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