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    The document discusses CPU and memory components in computers. It begins by asking multiple choice questions about BIOS, components that become overtasked causing slowdowns, clock cycles, memory caches, bus width, and types of memory that activate at startup. It then asks about special purpose registers, non-volatile memory types, and buses. Section B asks to identify and explain special purpose registers, non-volatile memory technologies, bus categorizations, and bus signal types. The document provides an overview of fundamental CPU and memory concepts.

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    05B CPU&Memory

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    CT049-3-1- Operating Systems & Computer Architecture CPU & Memory

    CPU & Memory Tutorial

    SECTION A

    1. What exactly is BIOS and what does the acronym stand for?

    2. When a computer begins to slow down, what component is most likely overtasked?
    a. RAM
    b. ROM
    c. Flash Memory
    (Briefly explain your answer)

    3. What is a Clock Cycle?


    a. The accuracy of the computer’s internal clock compared to an external one
    b. The CPU’s processing speed
    c. The amount of time it takes a computer to recover something from memory after
    booting up

    4. What is a memory cache?


    a. The amount of memory your computer has on hand for any particular task
    b. An outdated memory storage device
    c. A temporary memory storage device that keeps certain data available for quick
    reference

    5. What is Bus Width?


    a. The size of the vehicle use to ship the computer
    b. The number of pins in a computer port
    c. The number of bits that can be sent to a CPU simultaneously

    Level 1 Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation Page 1 of 3


    CT049-3-1- Operating Systems & Computer Architecture CPU & Memory

    6. Which kind of computer memory is the first to activate when you turn on your computer?
    a. ROM
    b. BIOS
    c. RAM
    (Briefly explain the function of the selected device)

    7. The following are special purpose Registers EXCEPT?


    a. Memory Address Register (MAR)
    b. Memory Data Register (MDR)
    c. Instruction Register (IR)
    d. Memory cache Register

    8. The following are all Non-Volatile memory types EXCEPT?


    a. BIOS
    b. EEPROM
    c. Cache
    d. ROM
    e. RAM
    f. Flash Memory

    Level 1 Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation Page 2 of 3


    CT049-3-1- Operating Systems & Computer Architecture CPU & Memory

    Section B

    1. Identify and briefly explain the purpose of FIVE (5) special purpose registers.

    2. Identify THREE (3) types of technologies used in non-volatile memory devices.

    3. Identify and briefly explain THREE (3) ways buses may be categorized.

    4. Identify and Explain FOUR (4) types of signals a bus may carry.

    Level 1 Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation Page 3 of 3

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