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Computer Components Worksheet 1A Processor Components

The document describes the main components of a processor and their functions: 1) The arithmetic-logic unit carries out arithmetic and logic operations and stores intermediate results in the accumulator. 2) The control unit directs and coordinates the operation of the processor by controlling the flow of data within the CPU. 3) The program counter holds the address of the instruction currently being processed. 4) The system clock provides a timing pulse that synchronizes all processor components.

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Computer Components Worksheet 1A Processor Components

The document describes the main components of a processor and their functions: 1) The arithmetic-logic unit carries out arithmetic and logic operations and stores intermediate results in the accumulator. 2) The control unit directs and coordinates the operation of the processor by controlling the flow of data within the CPU. 3) The program counter holds the address of the instruction currently being processed. 4) The system clock provides a timing pulse that synchronizes all processor components.

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Worksheet 1A Processor components

Unit 1 Components of a computer

Worksheet 1A Processor components

Task 1

1. Match the processor components with the correct descriptions:

A single memory location in


Arithmetic-Logic Unit which intermediate arithmetic
and logic results are stored

Directs and coordinates the


operation of the processor and
System clock
controls the flow of data within
the CPU

Holds the current instruction


Program counter (PC)
being processed

A continuously cycling signal


Current Instruction
that is used as a timing pulse
Register (CIR)
for all processor components

Accumulator

Used to carry out the


instructions received by the
Control Unit
processor and produce the
processed output

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Worksheet 1A Processor components
Unit 1 Components of a computer

Task 2
2. An incomplete diagram of processor components is shown below including possible data
stored in various registers. The accumulator contains the value #30. The address 23
contains the instruction ADD #20. Complete the diagram by labelling the name of each
component.
Tip: Think about the contents and connections of each part.

Program Counter Memory Address Register (MAR)


Memory Data Register (MDR) Current instruction Register (CIR)
Accumulator (ACC)

In the spaces below, justify your decisions:

a. Program counter

b. Memory Address Register

c. Memory Data Register

d. Current instruction Register

e. Accumulator

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