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What is Computer Architecture composed of?
What is Computer Architecture composed of?
- Instruction Set Architecture + Machine Organization (correct)
- High Level Language Program + Machine Language Program
- Logic Designer’s View + Digital Design
- Hardware Components + Compiler/System View
What does Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) serve as?
What does Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) serve as?
- The agreed-upon interface between software and hardware (correct)
- The binary machine interpretation
- The digital design for the processor
- The control signal specification for the ALU
What is the purpose of the Fetch cycle in the instruction cycle?
What is the purpose of the Fetch cycle in the instruction cycle?
- CPU initiates an I/O transfer and data channel performs its task independently
- MBR gets the instruction and IBR interprets the opcode (correct)
- Transistor based complex logic circuits are used for programming
- Control interprets the opcode and ALU executes the operation
What does the highlighted functionality in the flowchart represent?
What does the highlighted functionality in the flowchart represent?
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In which generation of computers were transistors replaced by vacuum tubes?
In which generation of computers were transistors replaced by vacuum tubes?
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What are the 5 basic components of a computer?
What are the 5 basic components of a computer?
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What is the main difference between Cache and Main memory?
What is the main difference between Cache and Main memory?
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What does computer architecture refer to?
What does computer architecture refer to?
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Which term best describes the operational units and their interconnections that realize the architectural specifications?
Which term best describes the operational units and their interconnections that realize the architectural specifications?
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What are the two types of memory mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of memory mentioned in the text?
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