J277 Architecture and Factors that effect performance

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What does the ALU do?

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does any maths or logic problems for the CPU

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What does the CU do?

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sends out control signals for the CPU

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The cache memory...

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stores frequently used instructions close to the CPU

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The registers...

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hold specific data for the fetch-decode-execute cycle

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Processors have a speed measured in...? Options: Hertz, Bits, Bytes, Seconds

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Hertz

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Where are data and instructions in use stored?

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Main Memory

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Typical processor speed of 2016:

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4GHz

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What doesn’t affect the performance of the computer? Options: Clock Speed, Number of Cores, Cache Size, The number of instructions in the program

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The number of instructions in the program

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Firmware in which software and hardware are integrated on a circuit board is often used in what type of system?

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Embedded System

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Which is an example of an Embedded System:
Options: Washing Machine, PCs, Tablets, Laptops

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Washing Machine