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Integrated and Dedicated GPUs (4 marks)

Describe the difference between integrated and dedicated GPUs and a situation where each would be most appropriate.

Explain two reasons why the motherboard is considered the backbone of the computer system.

Define the following terms as they relate to computer systems: Integrated GPUs Dedicated GPUs Motherboards

Explain the role of sound cards in a computer system.

Describe how dedicated GPUs improve the performance of certain computing tasks.

What is virtual memory and why is it used in computing systems?

Cache memory is an important part of a computer’s architecture. Describe two uses of cache memory.

In what ways does flash memory differ from cache memory?

Explain the difference between read-only memory (ROM) and flash memory

Describe the function and one characteristic of Random Access Memory (RAM).