Internal Hardware

Question 1

Define Processor

Answer 1

• CPU

- Processes data by executing program instructions

Question 2

Define Main Memory

Answer 2

-Accessed directly by processor

RAM:
Random Access memory V
-Working Memory
-FDE

ROM:
Read Only Memory NV
-Boot Process

Question 3

VN Architecture Diagram:

Answer 3

I/O CPU RAM Secondary Storage
Controller Controller

Data Bi
Address Uni
Control Bi ALWAYS

‘Internal Computer Reads Smut’

Question 4

Define Stored Program Concept

Answer 4

• Memory Unit to store data and programs
• Stored program = can be loaded into working memory
• More versatile
• General Purpose computers