Computer Architecture

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What is the CPU?

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The CPU is the brain of the computer that carries out software instructions and performs calculations.

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What are examples of CPUs?

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Examples of CPUs include INTEL CORE: i3, i5, i7, and i9.

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What does the CPU control?

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The CPU controls what the computer does and handles data movement to and from system memory.

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What are clock rates?

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Clock rates are the speeds of CPUs, measured in Hertz, indicating how fast the CPU can perform.

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What is a microprocessor?

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A microprocessor is a small electronic device that serves as a computer's CPU, integrated on a single chip.

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What is an integrated circuit?

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An integrated circuit is a small electronic circuit made up of transistors, capacitors, and resistors.

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What operations can a microprocessor perform?

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A microprocessor can perform arithmetic and logic operations like adding, subtracting, and comparing numbers.

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What is Von Neumann Architecture?

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Von Neumann Architecture describes how a computer's CPU interacts with memory and input/output devices.

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Who developed the concept of the stored program computer?

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John Von Neumann developed the concept of the stored program computer in the 1940s.

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What is stored in the same memory in Von Neumann Architecture?

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Data and instructions are stored in the same memory (RAM) in Von Neumann Architecture.