Characteristics of processors, input, output and storage
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1(a)4 marks
Compare Von Neumann and Harvard architectures, giving a use of each.
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1(b)3 marks
Explain how pipelining improves processor performance and one situation that reduces its benefit.
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1(c)4 marks
Compare CISC and RISC processors.
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1(d)3 marks
Explain why GPUs are used for tasks other than graphics, such as machine learning.
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1(e)2 marks
Explain why doubling the number of cores does not double performance.
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2(a)4 marks
Compare solid-state drives with magnetic hard drives for a laptop.
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2(b)2 marks
State two differences between RAM and ROM.
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2(c)3 marks
A wildlife charity records video on remote cameras and needs to send footage back monthly. Recommend a storage medium for the cameras and justify it.
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