Case it contains and protects the electronics of the computer/mobile device from damage
motherboard main circuit board of the computer
a small piece of semiconducting material, usually silicon, on which integrated circuits
computer chip
are etched
processor interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer
Central Processing Unit (CPU) another term for processor
multi-core processor a single chip with 2 or more separate processor cores
control unit and an arithmetic logic unit Processors contain (?) and (?)
(ALU)
For every instruction, a processor repeats a set of how many basic operations? (it
four
comprises a machine cycle)
Fetch From the input device, the data is being sent to the processor.
It will (?) the data where the calculations/instructions are sent to the arithmetic logic
Decode
unit.
Execute The arithmetic logic unit will (?) the calculations if any of the data.
Store Once the data has been processed, it will (?) the data later.
Step 1 Fetch is the (?) step of the machine cycle?
Step 2 Decode is the (?) step of the machine cycle?
Step 3 Execute is the (?) step of the machine cycle?
Step 4 Store is the (?) step of the machine cycle?
Registers Part of the processor that temporarily holds data/instructions
System clock It controls the timing of all computer operations.
Clock speed the pace of the system clock
ICS2601 - System units
gigahertz (GHz) The pace of the system clock that is usually measured in (?).
1/4
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Denyss. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.