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What defines the tasks of a computer architect?
What defines the tasks of a computer architect?
Instruction set design, functional organization, logic design, implementation.
Which of the following are factors affecting the computer designer?
Which of the following are factors affecting the computer designer?
The relationship between hardware and software in a computer architecture is described as the ________.
The relationship between hardware and software in a computer architecture is described as the ________.
combination
Computer organization refers to the design of system software, such as the operating system.
Computer organization refers to the design of system software, such as the operating system.
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Match the computer design variables with their descriptions:
Match the computer design variables with their descriptions:
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What is the clock speed of a CPU?
What is the clock speed of a CPU?
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Study Notes
Computer Architecture
- Determines which attributes are important for a new computer and designs the system that performs optimally within cost, power, and availability limitations.
- Responsibilities include instruction set design, functional organization, logic design, and implementation.
- Leverages relevant tools, standards, and engineering constraints to achieve optimal performance.
Design Goals
- Shapes a computer system based on constraints and objectives.
Design Variables
- Standards
- Cost
- Memory Space
- Latency
- Throughput
- Features
- Scale
- Weight
- Reliability
- Expandability
- Power Consumption
Cost
- Often kept constant and dictated by device or commercial criteria.
Performance
- Measured by Clock Speed.
- Clock Speed: the number of cycles per second that the CPU’s main clock runs at.
- Expressed in MHz or GHz.
- A higher clock rate contributes to faster processing speed and better performance.
Computer Technologies
- Includes system architecture, organization, tools, applications, and technology.
System Architecture
- Refers to the entire structure and the details needed for functionality.
- Covers computer systems, microprocessors, circuits, and system programs.
- Implies how the elements of a computer fit together.
Computer Organization
- Represents the implementation of the computer architecture.
- Refers to the computer’s implementation in terms of actual hardware.
Factors Affecting the Computer Designer
- Architecture
- System
- Organization
- Tools
- Applications
- Technology
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Explore the essential concepts of computer architecture, including design goals, variables, and performance metrics such as clock speed. This quiz covers the roles and responsibilities of designing optimal computer systems within various constraints. Test your knowledge of key design criteria and technologies involved in computer architecture.
