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What are the five classic components of a computer?
What are the five classic components of a computer?
- Keyboard, Mouse, Printer, Disk, Processor
- CPU, GPU, RAM, Hard Drive, Monitor
- Input, Output, Memory, Datapath, Control (correct)
- Cache, SRAM, DRAM, CD, DVD
What has been doubling every 1.5 years in the rapidly changing field of computer architecture?
What has been doubling every 1.5 years in the rapidly changing field of computer architecture?
- Keyboard size and mouse sensitivity
- Disk capacity and printer speed
- Vacuum tubes and transistors
- Memory capacity and processor speed (correct)
What is the primary focus of the text with respect to computer architecture?
What is the primary focus of the text with respect to computer architecture?
- The processor (CPU) (correct)
- Memory (DRAM, cache, secondary...)
- The output devices (display, printer, ...)
- The input devices (keyboard, mouse, ...)
What would happen if Boeing had kept up with IBM according to the text?
What would happen if Boeing had kept up with IBM according to the text?
What will be learned in the course according to the text?
What will be learned in the course according to the text?
Flashcards
Five components of a computer
Five components of a computer
Input, Output, Memory, Datapath, Control are the main parts of a computer system.
Doubling in computer architecture
Doubling in computer architecture
Memory capacity and processor speed have been increasing every 1.5 years.
Focus of the text
Focus of the text
The primary emphasis is on understanding the processor (CPU) in computer architecture.
Boeing and IBM analogy
Boeing and IBM analogy
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Course content overview
Course content overview
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Study Notes
Components of a Computer
- A computer has five classic components: Input, Processing, Storage, Output, and Communication
Evolution of Computer Architecture
- In the rapidly changing field of computer architecture, transistor density has been doubling every 1.5 years
Primary Focus of the Text
- The primary focus of the text is on the history and evolution of computer architecture
Historical Comparison
- If Boeing had kept up with IBM in terms of computer architecture, Boeing would have been the dominant company in the field
Course Objectives
- The course will cover the design and evolution of computer architecture and its impact on the industry
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Description
Test your knowledge of computer abstractions and technology with this quiz based on the content from the Computer Organization and Design book by Patterson & Hennessy. This quiz covers topics such as the evolution of technology, memory capacity, and processor speed.
