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Year 9 Computer Science Systems Worksheet L2

The document discusses factors that affect CPU performance such as clock speed, cache size, and number of cores. It also describes the two major parts of the CPU - the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) which performs arithmetic and logic operations, and the Control Unit which controls the flow of instructions. Finally, it prompts the reader to complete tables about how these factors impact performance and how three example devices use embedded systems.

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Year 9 Computer Science Systems Worksheet L2

The document discusses factors that affect CPU performance such as clock speed, cache size, and number of cores. It also describes the two major parts of the CPU - the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) which performs arithmetic and logic operations, and the Control Unit which controls the flow of instructions. Finally, it prompts the reader to complete tables about how these factors impact performance and how three example devices use embedded systems.

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Worksheet

2 Characteristics of the CPU


Unit 1 Systems architecture

Worksheet 2: Characteristics of the CPU


Task 1
1. The performance of a CPU is dictated and dependent on a number of factors. Complete
the table below, stating how each of the factors mentioned affects the performance of a
CPU.

Factor How this affects performance

Clock speed

Cache Size

Number of cores

2. The CPU is split into two major parts. These are the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) and the
Control Unit.

a) Describe the purpose of the ALU

b) Describe the purpose of the Control Unit

1

Worksheet
2 Characteristics of the CPU
Unit 1 Systems architecture

Task 2
3. Below are three devices that use embedded systems. Complete the table below the
pictures and state how these devices use embedded systems

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