What is the component in a computer system that processes data and instructions?

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What is the cycle through which data and instructions are processed?

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What is the design of a computer system, including the components it contains?

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What is a computer system that performs a dedicated function?

A computer system that is very good at one thinks for example a Nintendo Switch or a washing machine.

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Explain how an instruction is fetched in a Von Neumann model computer.

What is a set of commands that can be processed by a certain CPU?

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What is the component in the CPU that performs all the mathematical and logical operations required when processing data and instructions?

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What is the register built into the ALU that stores the result of any temporary calculations?

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What are the wires used for the transmission of control signals between components in a computer?

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What component in the CPU is responsible for ensuring that the fetch-decode-execute cycle is performed correctly?

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Where is data stored before it is fetched into the CPU?

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Which three main factors affect the CPU performance?

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What is the part of the CPU that contains all the components used to perform the fetch-decode-execute cycle?

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What is the number of fetch-decode-execute cycles that can be performed in a second?

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What is clock speed measured in?

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What is a type of storage that is built into the CPU to store the most frequently used data and instructions?

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