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A computer system follows the __________ model for input, processing, output, and storage.
input, process, output, and storage
The __________ is the brain of the computer that performs calculations and manages instructions.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Data or instructions processed by a computer system exist in __________.
storage
The __________ phase retrieves data from the primary memory for processing.
input
The input in a digital camera system is the __________ button being pressed.
shutter
The __________ transforms light into a digital image in a camera.
processing phase
The __________ is where stored instructions are loaded for processing.
primary memory
Eight bits together constitute a __________.
byte
1 Byte is equivalent to __________ bits.
8
The two types of primary memory are __________ and __________.
RAM; ROM
The __________ stores data temporarily and is volatile.
RAM
The __________ stores permanent instructions that cannot be altered.
ROM
The unit responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations in the CPU is the __________.
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
The __________ is responsible for controlling the CPU's operations.
Control Unit (CU)
A __________ is a small storage location within the CPU that holds data for processing.
register
The __________ holds the memory address of data to be processed.
Memory Address Register (MAR)
The __________ holds the actual data that is to be transferred to the CPU or from it.
Memory Data Register (MDR)
In binary, the basic unit of information is a __________.
bit
In the hexadecimal numbering system, A stands for __________ in decimal.
10
The two main types of Cache are __________ and __________.
L1 Cache; L2 Cache
File sizes are denoted in __________ and __________.
bits; bytes
The __________ bus carries data from the RAM to the CPU.
data
ROM is considered __________ memory.
non-volatile
The __________ phase in the CPU executes instructions and performs calculations.
execution phase
The four stages of the instruction cycle are fetch, decode, execute, and __________.
store
Secondary memory is also known as __________ storage.
persistent
A __________ represents the shortest sequence of operations in logic gates.
truth table
The AND operation in Boolean logic requires __________ inputs to output a 1.
two true
A __________ gate outputs true when either of its inputs are true but not both.
XOR
The __________ Boolean operator always produces a True output when both inputs are False.
NOR
Data represented in a computer system is typically in __________ format.
binary
The process of __________ allows more programs to run concurrently in a computer system.
virtual memory management
The __________ is used to manage connections to other computer systems over a network.
operating system
The __________ for RGB color representation combines red, green, and blue light.
hexadecimal code
The term __________ refers to both the visual interface and general software applications running on a computer.
graphics processing software
The process of transforming a decimal number to binary involves repeatedly dividing by __________.
2
The largest positive number representable in an 8-bit two's complement is __________.
127
The digital image is outputted as a __________ through the camera monitor.
picture
The __________ the CPU can access measures primary memory constraints and requirements.
capacity
