Flashcards

What is the basic unit of storage in a computer?

Bit

What does CPU stand for?

Central Processor

What is the temporary storage used by the CPU for fast access?

Cache

What is the main memory used for storing data and instructions?

RAM

What does ALU stand for?

Arithmetic Logic Unit

What is the communication pathway between the CPU and memory?

Bus

What is the control unit's job in the CPU?

Control

What does GPU stand for?

Graphics Processor

What is the instruction set architecture?

ISA

What is the storage used for long-term data retention?

Harddrive