Computer Cases
what does a computer case hold?
the computers internet parts.
what does the system clock control?
the timing of computer operations
why does a CPU need cooling?
to prevent overheating.
what is the first stage of the machine cycle?
fetch.
where are registers located?
inside the CPU
what does a computer case protect components from?
dust and damage
what unit measures clock speed?
Hertz (Hz
what device moves air through a computer?
a fan.
what comes after fect?
decode.
what do registers temporarily hold?
data and instructions.
why does a computer case have vents?
to allow airflow and cooling.
what does GHz stand for?
gigahertz.
what part absorbs heat from the CPU?
a heat sink
what comes after decode?
execute.
are registers fast or slow memory
very fast memory.
name one component found inside the computer case?
the motherboard
what does the system clock send to the CPU?
regular timing signals.
what can happen when a CPU gets too hot?
the computer may slow down or shut off.
what is the final stage of machine cycle?
store.
why does the CPU use registers?
to quickly access needed information.
why is choosing the correct case size important?
the components need to fit properly.
why is the system clock important?
it makes computer operations synchronized.
what substance helps transfer heat from the CPU to the heat sink?
thermal paste.
name all four machine cycle stages
fetch, decode, execute, store.
how do registers help the machine cycle?
they temporarily hold data while instructions are processed.