Computer Architecture Basics
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>The contents of memory location X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which generation of computers were transistors replaced by vacuum tubes?

    <p>Second generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 5 basic components of a computer?

    <p>Control, Processor, Datapath, Input, Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between Cache and Main memory?

    <p>Cache is fast and expensive, while main memory is less expensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does computer architecture refer to?

    <p>Features visible to a programmer and their impact on the logical execution of a program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the operational units and their interconnections that realize the architectural specifications?

    <p>Computer organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of memory mentioned in the text?

    <p>Cache and Main memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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