Africa day Assignment
Due Monday 29 May 2023
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1 Harriet has a computer that is based on a Von Neumann model for a computer system.
The computer has a central processing unit (CPU).
(a) Explain the purpose of the CPU.
Identify the three stages of the cycle performed by the CPU in your answer.
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(b) The memory address register (MAR) is one component built into the CPU.
(i) Identify four other components that are built into the CPU.
Component 1 .....................................................................................................................
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(ii) Describe the purpose of the MAR in the CPU.
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2 Julia inputs personal data into her computer.
She stores three copies of the data using a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD) and a
USB flash memory drive.
(a) Identify three devices Julia can use to input personal data into her computer.
Device 1 ....................................................................................................................................
Device 2 ....................................................................................................................................
Device 3 ....................................................................................................................................
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(b) Six statements are shown about HDDs, SSDs and USB flash memory drives.
Tick (✓) to show which statements apply to each type of storage. Some statements can apply
to more than one type of storage.
USB flash
memory
Statement
HDD SSD drive
(✓) (✓) (✓)
it has no moving parts
it is non-volatile
it can use NAND gates to store data
it uses magnetic properties to store data
it has the smallest physical size
it has the slowest read/write speeds
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3 A security light system is used by a factory. The light only comes on when it is dark and when
movement is detected. The light will stay on for 1 minute before switching off.
Sensors and a microprocessor are used to control the security light system.
(a) Identify two sensors that would be used in the security light system.
Sensor 1 ...................................................................................................................................
Sensor 2 ...................................................................................................................................
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(b) Describe how the sensors and the microprocessor control the security light system.
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