Systems Architecture Flashcards
1
Q
What cycle takes place in the CPU?
A
The fetch-execute cycle
2
Q
What is the function of the ALU?
A
Perform calculations
3
Q
What is the function of the CU?
A
Direct other parts of the CPU
4
Q
What is the function of the PC (Register)
A
Store the address of 1 program
5
Q
What is the function of the MAR?
A
Stores the addresses of programs
6
Q
What is the function of the buses?
A
To transport information around the CPU
7
Q
What is the function of the MDR
A
Stores data from programs
8
Q
What does Clock speed mean?
A
The amount of cycles the CPU can perform in a second
9
Q
What does Cache size mean?
A
The amount of regularly used data the cache can store at any one time
10
Q
What does core mean?
A
A complete processing unit
11
Q
What is the function of the ACC?
A
Hold the results of calculations
