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A binary-coded command that tells the computer what operation to perform.
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A small, high-speed storage location inside the CPU.
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The part that directs and coordinates the operations of the CPU.
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A memory organization that follows the Last-In-First-Out principle.
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The method used to specify where an operand is located.
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The part of an instruction that specifies the operation to be performed.
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A basic memory element used in sequential circuits to store one bit.
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A digital circuit that converts coded inputs into a set of output lines.
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A circuit that selects one input from many inputs and sends it to a single output.
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A circuit that sends one input to one of several output lines.
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A small, fast memory that stores frequently used data and instructions.
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Memory that uses disk storage to extend the apparent capacity of main memory.
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A memory-management technique that divides memory into fixed-size blocks.
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The part of a computer system used to store data and instructions.
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A technique that combines multiple disks to improve performance and/or reliability.
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A technique that allows an I/O device to transfer data directly to main memory.
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A signal that requests the CPU's attention from a device or program.
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A communication pathway used to transfer data between computer components.
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A standard interface used to connect peripheral devices to a computer system.
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A common interface used to connect devices such as keyboards, mice, and storage devices.
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An interface commonly used to connect storage devices such as hard drives and SSDs.
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A processor designed mainly for highly parallel graphics and computational tasks.
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A specialized processor designed to accelerate machine-learning computations.
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A computing approach that uses principles of quantum mechanics.
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A combinational circuit that performs binary addition.
