SYLLABUS 

• purpose of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 11 GEN, 11 ATAR, 12 GEN

VOCABULARY

• CPU = the part of a computer which controls and executes all actions

DETAILS

• the CPU executes stored instructions
• interacts with memory for instructions and data
• communicates with input, output, storage and communication devices

FOR YOU TO DO

1. Compare the purpose of the CPU to a human. Which part of the human is similar to the CPU?
2. Staying with the human comparison what would be input, output, storage and communication capability.
3. What does CPU stand for?
4. What is the purpose of the CPU?

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