The Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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Which basic computer component takes in binary numbers and performs calculations?

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an arithmetic logic unit (ALU)

Front

Which type of computer memory is small, fast, and useful for storing a single value?

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a register

Front

Which type of short-term computer memory can store a lot of numbers at different addresses?

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random access memory (RAM)

Front

The CPU, which controls and executes operations, is an acronym for ___

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the Central Processing Unit

Front

A CPU's job is to execute programs, which are made up of a series of individual operations called ___

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instructions

Front

A high-level description of the CPU that focuses on functional hardware blocks is called ___

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the microarchitecture

Front

In the example, the first four bits of the instruction data was used to store the ___

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operation code

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In the example, the final four bits of the instruction data was used to store the ___

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location of the data

Front

An instruction address register is used to keep track of ____

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where a computer is in its program sequence

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The current instruction is stored in ____

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the instruction register