Computer Hardware and Architecture Flashcard

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Internal hardware component of a computer?

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Processor

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What is the role of the address bus in a computer system?

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To carry memory addresses

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What is the primary function of I/O controllers in a computer system?

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To manage input and output operations

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What is the concept of addressable memory?

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Memory that can be accessed directly by the processor

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What is the primary function of a computer's processor?

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To execute program instructions

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Which type of memory includes RAM and ROM?

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Main memory

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What is the role of buses in a computer system?

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To connect internal components

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What is the relationship between the width of a bus and the number of bits it can transfer?

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Direct relationship

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What happens when you increase the width of the address bus?

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Increases the range of addresses

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What is the primary function of a computer's data bus?

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To send data and instructions