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Hardware/Networking
Level 2: Computer Hardware & Networking
Question | Answer |
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What is the function of the ALU? | To calculate and process instructions |
What is the function of CU? | Controls data from from the ALU and Memory |
What is the function of the Registers? | Temporary memory used by the CPU |
Volatile memory | RAM |
Non Volatile Memory that can only read instructions | ROM |
Acts as a buffer between RAM and CPU | Cache Memory |
Function of the chipset | manages Data between CPU, Motherboard and Peripherals |
What does CPU stand for? | Central processing Unit |
What does RAM stand for? | Random Access Memory |
What does ROM stand for? | Read Only Memory |
What does HDD stand for? | Hard Disk Drive |
What cable is made from glass and uses light to transmit data? | Fibre Optic |
Which cable is made from copper? | Ethernet |
What type of network is created when a user connects a laptop to a mobile hotspot | PAN |
What network type can be wired and wireless and generally covers a small area such as a school? | LAN |