IGCSE Computer Architecture

Front

Back

microprocessor

Front

It performs the mathematical and logical operations of the processor.

Back

ALU

Front

What is the bus that carries the data from the processor to the memory or any appropriate devices?

Back

data bus

Front

The register that holds data temporarily from the ALU during the calculations.

Back

ACC

Front

It is used to set the timing of every signal/instructions from the control bus to make sure synchronization takes place.

Back

system clock

Front

What carries signals from the CU to all the other computer components?

Back

control bus

Front

Name the bus A.

Back

address bus

Front

Name the component A. Options: ALU, IAS, CU, MU

Back

CU

Front

Name the register A. Options: MAR, MDR, ACC, PC

Back

ACC

Front

Name the register A. Options: PC, MDR, MAR, CIR

Back

MDR