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Does data use the CPU?
The CPU processes data, so data would be using the CPU.
Where data is stored in CPU?
No data is stored in the CPU. The CPU only performs arithmetic and logical operations. However, the CPU is provided with a small memory unit called cache, which rapidly feeds the CPU with data to calculate.
What is the main function of a computer ram?
It actsas a cache for the CPU to execute instructions and work on temporary data.
Where is data held in a computer system?
The data is held on the hard drive in a computer system. The data is changed into single numbers and then recorded by the hardware on the computer before storage.
Which component of a computer utilizes RAM for temporary storage and quick access to data?
The component of a computer that utilizes RAM for temporary storage and quick access to data is the CPU (Central Processing Unit).
IS the CPU the temporary storage location for all the data and instructions the computer needs when it is running?
No. The CPU is NOT a storage device. It is where the computer does the "thinking" and actual data processing. In fact, the CPU IS the computer itself.
Temporarily holds data and instruction as the CPU processes them?
Random Access
If your cpu is broken will the cpu fan work?
The fan will work - but it will spin constantly - as it would have no data to rely on to regulate the temperature of the CPU.
What is the advantage of using a CPU register for temporary data storage over using a memory location?
Simple answer - speed. By using the CPU register, the information is kept "local" to the CPU. By storing a value in a memory location, a lookup has to be performed to retrieve it.
What Data travels from RAM to the CPU on the?
only the temporary data which can not be seen by any of the user expect PROs it could be a password, the work sheet you are working. any unsaved data that you playing games or writing.
What is the temporary holding area for files?
The temporary holding area for files is the buffer which is located in the RAM. The purpose of the buffer is to act as a holding area that will enable the CPU to manipulate data before being transferred.
What must all data be copied into before it can be read by the CPU?
All data must be copied into the computer's main memory, specifically RAM (Random Access Memory), before it can be read by the CPU. The CPU accesses data from RAM because it provides fast, temporary storage that allows for quick retrieval and processing of information during computational tasks. This process involves transferring data from secondary storage (like hard drives or SSDs) into RAM, enabling the CPU to perform operations efficiently.
