Factors That Influence Performance (Grade 12 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards
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RAM's primary function
RAM's primary function
Temporarily stores data processor needs to access quickly
Why swapping to hard drive slows computer
Why swapping to hard drive slows computer
Hard drives are much slower than RAM
CPU's role in computer
CPU's role in computer
Receives and carries out computer's instructions
Unit measuring CPU frequency
Unit measuring CPU frequency
Gigahertz (GHz)
Number of cores in dual-core processor
Number of cores in dual-core processor
Two cores
Number of cores in quad-core processor
Number of cores in quad-core processor
Four cores
GPU's purpose
GPU's purpose
Handling graphics and visual processing
Definition of caching
Definition of caching
Temporary storage in fast memory for frequently accessed data
What is fragmentation
What is fragmentation
File pieces stored in various locations across hard drive
Definition of malware
Definition of malware
Malicious software designed to cause harm and use resources