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Flashcards by Andrew Evans, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Andrew Evans
almost 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What 5 words describe a computer system? | |
| What's the definition of an embedded system? | An embedded system is a computer system with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electrical system |
| What are input/output devices in a computer system? | I/O devices are the pieces of hardware used by a human (or other system) to communicate with a computer. Examples: mouse, keyboard, monitor, printer |
| What computer component performs the fetch-decode-execute cycle, and when? | When a program is being executed, the CPU performs the fetch-decode-execute cycle, which repeats over and over again until reaching the STOP instruction. |
| What CPU and memory components are directly involved in the fetch-decode-execute cycle? | |
| What does ALU stand for? | Arithmetic Logic Unit |
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