20 Questions
The fast growth of tablet and smart ______ reflect the PostPC era.
phones
1KB used to have two meanings : 210 Bytes or 102 bytes – Create ______ – Add a binary notation to remove confusions – Ie. Kilo vs. kibi
confusion
How programs are translated into the machine ______ – And how the hardware executes them
language
Eight Great Ideas Application software – Written in high‐level ______ (HLL)
language
Input/output includes – User‐interface devices Display, keyboard, ______
mouse
In 1965, Gordon Moore predicted that the number of transistors that can be integrated on a die would double every ______ to ______ months (i.e., grow exponentially with time).
18, 24
Computers are almost everywhere: – PC, Mobile Phone, embedded system, etc. Makes novel applications ______
feasible
The Computer Revolution is characterized by Moore’s ______
Law
The growth in the number of transistors on a die follows an ______ growth with time.
exponential
The number of transistors integrated on a die would ______ every 18 to 24 months according to Moore’s Law.
double
What is the significance of Moore's Law in the context of computer architecture and IC design?
The significance of Moore's Law is the exponential growth in the number of transistors that can be integrated on a die every 18 to 24 months.
How did Gordon Moore predict the growth of transistors on a die in 1965?
Gordon Moore predicted that the number of transistors integrated on a die would double every 18 to 24 months, indicating exponential growth over time.
What are some examples of novel applications made feasible by the presence of computers in various devices?
Novel applications such as Internet search engines, vehicle navigation, and the human genome project have been made feasible by the presence of computers in devices like PCs, mobile phones, and embedded systems.
What is the essence of the Computer Revolution, as described in the text?
The essence of the Computer Revolution lies in the exponential growth of transistors on a die, as predicted by Gordon Moore in 1965.
How has Moore's Law influenced the development of computer technology?
Moore's Law has influenced the development of computer technology by driving exponential growth in the number of transistors integrated on a die, leading to advancements in computing power and the miniaturization of electronic devices.
What are the classes of computers discussed in the text?
Personal computers, server computers, embedded computers
What are the characteristics of a Personal Mobile Device (PMD) in the PostPC era?
Battery operated, wireless connectivity, touch-sensitive screen, no keyboard and mouse
What did the 1KB used to have two meanings refer to, and how was the confusion resolved?
It referred to 210 bytes or 1024 bytes. The confusion was resolved by adding a binary notation to remove the ambiguity, distinguishing between Kilo and kibi.
What are the reasons for the consequences of the recent switch from sequential processing to parallel processing?
To improve performance, simplify design, and make the common performance case fast via parallelism and pipelining.
What are the five components included in the 'Components of a Computer' discussed in the text?
Input, output, memory, control, datapath
Test your knowledge of Chapter 1 'Computer Abstractions and Technology' from the course 'Computer Architecture and IC Design Lab'. Questions cover the significance of computers in various applications and the impact of the computer revolution.
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