S3 CS - Computer Structure (revision)

Which of the following options describes the role of a computer system's RAM?

• Store data and files permanently

• Store data and files which are in use

• Store the memory address for data being accessed

• Transfer data between the processor and RAM

Which of the following options describes the role of a computer system's Data bus?

• Store data and files permanently

• Store data and files which are in use

• Store the memory address for data being accessed

• Transfer data between the processor and RAM

Which of the following options describes the role of a computer system's Address bus?

• Store data and files permanently

• Store data and files which are in use

• Store the memory address for data being accessed

• Transfer data between the processor and RAM

Which of the following options describes the role of a computer system's Backing storage device?

• Store data and files permanently

• Store data and files which are in use

• Store the memory address for data being accessed

• Transfer data between the processor and RAM

Which component is represented by the letter A in the 5-block diagram shown below?

(a)  

Which component is represented by the letter B in the 5-block diagram shown below?

(a)  

Describe the role of the processor's arithmetic and logic unit.

Describe the role of the processor's registers.

Describe the role of the processor's control unit.

Which component is represented by the letter A in the diagram shown below?

(a)