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What is the main goal of computer architecture?
What is the main goal of computer architecture?
- To take advantage of advances in technology
- To meet functional and performance targets (correct)
- To determine the needs of the user
- To design structures economically
What are the design components of computer architecture?
What are the design components of computer architecture?
- A "programming" interface for software
- Organizational principles for memory and I/O devices
- Overall system design and microarchitecture of processors (correct)
- Only the microarchitecture of processors
In computer architecture, what is the significance of making tradeoffs?
In computer architecture, what is the significance of making tradeoffs?
- To take advantage of advances in technology
- To determine the needs of the user
- To reduce cost and power consumption
- To meet functional and performance targets (correct)
What is the role of architecture in computer design?
What is the role of architecture in computer design?
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Based on the text, what is considered as a goal of computer architecture?
Based on the text, what is considered as a goal of computer architecture?
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What are the components of a computer according to Dr. Ahmed Khattab?
What are the components of a computer according to Dr. Ahmed Khattab?
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What are the course goals of Dr. Ahmed Khattab's class?
What are the course goals of Dr. Ahmed Khattab's class?
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What are the logistics for Dr. Ahmed Khattab's Interconnection/Interfacing class?
What are the logistics for Dr. Ahmed Khattab's Interconnection/Interfacing class?
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What are the variations of buses mentioned by Dr. Ahmed Khattab?
What are the variations of buses mentioned by Dr. Ahmed Khattab?
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What are examples of devices connected by off-chip buses according to Dr. Ahmed Khattab?
What are examples of devices connected by off-chip buses according to Dr. Ahmed Khattab?
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