y10 - Embedded & generic systems
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Generic system
Embedded system
Slide 3 - Drag question
Generic System
Embedded System
Specialized
Limited Functionality
Resource constraints
General-purpose
Versatile
Powerful
Cheap
Expensive
Slide 4 - Drag question
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Identify and explain the function of the four main components of the CPU. [8]
Slide 6 - Open question
Identify three factors which can affect the performance of the CPU. [3]
Slide 7 - Open question
Describe why a CPU with more cores may not always perform better than one with fewer cores. [3]
Slide 8 - Open question
Describe the characteristics of RISC and CISC architectures. [4]
Slide 9 - Open question
Explain what happens during the execute phase of the cycle. [2]
Slide 10 - Open question
Outline the steps of the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle. [3]
Slide 11 - Open question
What is the role of the Memory Address Register (MAR) during the fetch phase? [1]
Slide 12 - Open question
Identify two reasons a company would choose to use an embedded system over a generic system.
Slide 13 - Open question
Identify two reasons a company would choose to use a generic system over an embedded system.
