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?

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

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

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Describe the role of the processor's registers.

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Describe the role of the processor's control unit.

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