Speaking. Discuss the following questions.
1. What exactly is a microprocessor? How does it work?
2. Where does the microprocessor get its instructions?
3. What impact does word size have on performance?
4. How does the cache size affect performance?
5. How does the instruction set affect performance?
6. What is the difference between serial processing and parallel processing?
7. How is it possible to compare microprocessor performance?
8. How does RAM differ from hard-disk storage?
9. If a computer has RAM, why does it need ROM?
10. Where does a computer store its basic hardware settings?
Text C
Pre-reading. Match the meaning of the following English words with their Russian equivalents.
1. storage
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a) жесткий диск
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2. medium
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b) резервирование; резервная копия
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3. read-write head
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c) темное, неотражающее пятно на поверхности CD-ROM
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4. pit
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d) отражающее пятно на поверхности CD-ROM
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5. solid state storage
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e) универсальная головка считывания – записи
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6. land
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f) авария (плавающих) головок
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7. platter
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g) контроллер, устройство управления
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8. head crash
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h) запоминающее устройство на монолитном носителе
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9. backup
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i) память, запоминающее устройство
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10. controller
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j) носитель; средство
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