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Crossword: Computer Architecture

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1. a register that stores data being transferred to and from the memory unit

2. A bus in a computer architecture that is used by the CPU to communicate with other hardware components and control their operations.

3. A computer that stores program instructions in its memory along with data, allowing the instructions to be treated as data and executed by the CPU.

4. A bus in a computer architecture that is used to specify the memory address in read or write operations.

5. The structure in which data is stored in a soft copy, defining how information is encoded for storage.

6. At the same time or concurrently.

7. Slots on a motherboard where expansion cards, such as graphics cards, sound cards, and network cards, can be inserted to enhance the functionality of the computer.

8. The primary component of a computer that performs most of the processing inside the computer, including performing arithmetic, logical, control, and input/output operations.

9. A type of heatsink with extended metal fins that increase the surface area for better heat dissipation from a CPU or other hot components.

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10. Software that runs on embedded devices, controlling their functionality and facilitating communication with external systems.

11. The rate at which a CPU can execute instructions, measured in cycles per second.

12. A method of cooling a CPU or other components using a liquid, typically circulating it through tubes and a radiator to dissipate heat more effectively.

13. The process of transferring data between the computer and external devices, such as keyboards, monitors, and printers.

14. Integrated circuit containing a processor core, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals.

15. A technology that allows a CPU to handle multiple threads per core.

16. A computer architecture where where programs and data are stored in the same memory and can be executed sequentially by the CPU


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