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What tasks are carried out by CPU?
cpu controls the logic and arithmetic operations and cpu is the brain of the computer
What are the instructions that are sent to the CPU for processing called?
tasks
What are two methods that a hard drive uses to transfer data between itself and memory?
dma - direct memory access. (cpu not involved and can process other tasks) pio - programmed input output. (cpu controlled process which blocks other tasks from running.)
Is two programs can literally multitask if a system has a single CPU?
literally yes - but practically the CPU is jumping from one task to the other and back until he finished - so both tasks are slowed down
What part of the computer handle the tasks of calculating formulas and editing documents?
CPU
What is the part in the computer that performs most of the tasks you ask the computer to do?
the processor, or CPU (central Processing Unit)
What processor is placed within a device and is designed and programmed to perform only the tasks done by that device?
cpu
When does background processing occur?
In computing, background processing happens when the CPU (CPU's) have spare capacity from on demand requirements and can perform tasks without affecting the response time of the user.
How will CPU and RAM support the customers needs?
High Quality CPU and an abundance of RAM will allow the customer to be served with less waiting time in order for the computer to complete its tasks.
When is the salsa perfromed?
All spanish people dance it at parties
In what all situations DMA is used?
DMA (Direct Memory Access) can be used during the CPU's "busy time", such as when the CPU is processing a read/write cycle, the DMA will take over to perform other tasks while the CPU is busy.
Is the CPU the same as a microprocessor?
No. While a CPU is an example of a microprocessor, many microprocessors are not CPUs, but perform other tasks to aid the CPU. An example would be the GPU of a video card, or the DSP (Digital signal processor) of a modem or sound card.
