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What is the difference between architecture and organization in computer systems?
Architecture refers to attributes visible to the programmer while organization refers to how features are implemented.
Which of the following families share the same basic architecture?
What are the four main functions of a computer?
Data processing, data storage, data movement, and control.
Organization refers to the visible attributes of a computer system.
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A CPU consists of an Arithmetic and Logic Unit and __________.
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What percentage of the final grade is attributed to quizzes?
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What does the Control Unit do in a CPU?
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Study Notes
Course Outline
- This course explores various computer components and their functions.
- Topics include:
- Processors
- Internal and external memory
- Cache memory
- Buses
- Control units
- Instruction sets characteristics
- Pipelines
Architecture & Organization
- Architecture describes features visible to programmers, including:
- Instruction set
- Data representation bit size
- Input/Output mechanisms
- Addressing techniques
- Organization defines the implementation of these features:
- Control signals
- Interfaces
- Memory technology
- Different versions of the same architecture can have varying organizations.
- The Intel x86 family shares a common architecture, offering backward compatibility.
- IBM System/370 family also shares a common architecture, ensuring code compatibility.
Structure & Function
- Structure refers to the arrangement and relationships between components.
- Function describes the operation of individual components within the structure.
Structure Computer
- The top-level structure includes:
- Peripherals
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Main Memory
- System Interconnection
Structure - The CPU
- The CPU is comprised of:
- Registers
- Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
- Internal CPU Interconnection
- Control Unit
Structure - The Control Unit
- The Control Unit manages:
- Sequencing
- ALU and Logic operations
- Internal Bus
- Registers and Decoders
- Control Memory
Function
- All computer functions can be classified into:
- Data Processing
- Data Storage
- Data Movement
- Control
Functional View
- Data Movement: Transfers data between components, e.g., keyboard to screen.
- Storage: Saves data for later retrieval, e.g., downloading from the internet to disk.
- Processing from/to Storage: Manipulates stored data, e.g., updating bank statements.
- Processing from Storage to I/O: Processes stored data and outputs it, e.g., printing a bank statement.
Preliminary Evaluation
- Assessment components:
- Quizzes (30%)
- Final Exam (70%)
- Laboratory (0%)
- Recommended textbook: "The Student's Fundamentals of Computer Organization and Architecture," 8th edition. It serves as a reference guide.
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Description
Test your knowledge on computer architecture and organization, including topics like processors, memory types, and instruction sets. This quiz covers key concepts of how different architectures implement their unique features. Dive into the fundamental structure and function of computer components.
