Unit 4: Processor Fundamentals Keyterms

Unit 4: Processor Fundamentals Keyterms

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Computers

12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Von Neumann architecture

Back

Computer architecture introducing the concept of the stored program in the 1940s.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)

Back

Component in the processor carrying out all arithmetic and logical operations.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Control unit

Back

Ensures synchronization of data flow and programs by sending control signals along the control bus.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

System clock

Back

Produces timing signals on the control bus for synchronization.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Immediate access store (IAS)

Back

Holds data and programs needed to be accessed by the control unit.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Accumulator

Back

Temporary general-purpose register storing numerical values during operations.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Register

Back

Temporary component in the processor holding data or instructions during the fetch-execute cycle.

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