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what is the CPU like?
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Brain
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what is the name of the internal temporary memory areas?
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registers
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the CPU reads data and programs kept on the backing storage, but where does it store it?
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in the IAS memory
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what are the steps for CPU?
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fetch,decode and execute
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what happens if there is too much of a RAM?
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the computer dies
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how many instructions can a computer process at any one time?
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only 1 piece
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how is the clock speed measured?
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in cycles per second
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what does overclocking mean?
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you adjust the clock to run faster than the CPU was really designed for
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after decoding what happens?
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the CPU get chips ready to execute
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