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Which main computer component is responsible for processing tasks based on instructions?
Which main computer component is responsible for processing tasks based on instructions?
- MM
- CPU (correct)
- I/O Unit
- Data
Who introduced the Stored Program Concept in 1945?
Who introduced the Stored Program Concept in 1945?
- John Von Neumann (correct)
- Ada Lovelace
- Alan Turing
- Charles Babbage
What is the purpose of the I/O Unit in a computer system?
What is the purpose of the I/O Unit in a computer system?
- Control the operation of the computer
- Move data between the computer and its external environment (correct)
- Store instructions
- Process data
In a computer system, what does the MM component store?
In a computer system, what does the MM component store?
What concept allows computers to perform a variety of tasks in sequence or intermittently?
What concept allows computers to perform a variety of tasks in sequence or intermittently?
How do computer components communicate with each other to perform a task?
How do computer components communicate with each other to perform a task?
What is the purpose of the Address Bus in a computer system?
What is the purpose of the Address Bus in a computer system?
Which bus is used to transfer signals that control data and address in a computer system?
Which bus is used to transfer signals that control data and address in a computer system?
In a computer system, what determines the size of a bus?
In a computer system, what determines the size of a bus?
What is the speed measurement unit commonly used for buses in a computer system?
What is the speed measurement unit commonly used for buses in a computer system?
How does the capacity of a bus in a computer system affect its performance?
How does the capacity of a bus in a computer system affect its performance?
Which component in a computer system is responsible for transmitting signals representing binary 1 and binary 0?
Which component in a computer system is responsible for transmitting signals representing binary 1 and binary 0?
What are the 4 ways to connect the 3 components with the I/O module acting as the control point?
What are the 4 ways to connect the 3 components with the I/O module acting as the control point?
What is the main purpose of the Traditional Bus Architecture in a computer system?
What is the main purpose of the Traditional Bus Architecture in a computer system?
Why does performance degrade if a great number of devices are connected to the bus in a system?
Why does performance degrade if a great number of devices are connected to the bus in a system?
What problem was High-performance architecture built to overcome?
What problem was High-performance architecture built to overcome?
What is a key feature of High-performance architecture?
What is a key feature of High-performance architecture?
In which scenario might an I/O device buffer data transfers between the system bus and the I/O controller?
In which scenario might an I/O device buffer data transfers between the system bus and the I/O controller?
