Quiz 3 Flashcards
1
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What are the CPU core components?
A
1- Control unit.
2- Registers.
3- ALU. (Arithmetic logic unit)
2
Q
In Computer language, we transfer a sequence into what type of system?
A
Binary or Digital system. (0’s & 1’s)
3
Q
What are Registers?
A
They are like CPU’s worktables. (small, very close, super fast)
4
Q
What is Clock?
A
Special wire on the CPU that tells the CPU it’s ready for the next piece of information to receive.
5
Q
What does CLK stand for?
A
Clock signal.
6
Q
CPU does nothing until what?
A
- Activated by the clock wire.
OR - “Minimum voltage” is applied to CLK wire. (two clock cycle)
7
Q
What is clock speed?
A
The maximum number of clock cycles that the CPU can handle in a specific time. (usually one second)
8
Q
What is the CPU clock cycle unit?
A
Hertz (Hz)
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