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CPU Architecture

Revise CPU Architecture in 3.4 Computer Systems for GCSE Computer Science with 16 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should be part of a solid GCSE revision cycle.

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Introduction 2

Von Neumann Architecture Diagram

Diagram 3

Deep Dive: Von Neumann Architecture

Deep Dive 4

The Three Main Components of the CPU

Key Facts 5

The Three Buses - Data Highways

Key Facts 6

CPU Architecture Diagram

Diagram 7

Exam Tips - The CPU

Exam Tips 8

Knowledge Organiser: CPU Architecture

Summary

Sample Flashcards

What does CPU stand for?

Central Processing Unit

What does ALU stand for?

Arithmetic Logic Unit

Exam questions for CPU Architecture

Which component of the CPU carries out arithmetic and logical operations?

A. Control Unit
B. Cache
C. Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
D. Program Counter

1 markfoundation

Name three main components of the CPU and state the purpose of each.

3 marksstandard

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