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What is the Von Neumann architecture?
What is the Von Neumann architecture?
What is the primary difference between hardware and software?
What is the primary difference between hardware and software?
What forms a usable computing system?
What forms a usable computing system?
Why is hardware termed 'hard' and software termed 'soft'?
Why is hardware termed 'hard' and software termed 'soft'?
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What is the Von Neumann bottleneck?
What is the Von Neumann bottleneck?
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Where is POSCO headquartered?
Where is POSCO headquartered?
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In which year was POSCO the world's largest steel manufacturing company by market value?
In which year was POSCO the world's largest steel manufacturing company by market value?
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How many integrated steel mills does POSCO currently operate in South Korea?
How many integrated steel mills does POSCO currently operate in South Korea?
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Who was appointed as the president of POSCO in 1968?
Who was appointed as the president of POSCO in 1968?
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What was the output of crude steel by POSCO in 2015?
What was the output of crude steel by POSCO in 2015?
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Study Notes
Von Neumann Architecture
- A computer architecture model that describes a system with a single storage structure for both instructions and data.
- Consists of five main components: a processing unit, control unit, memory, input devices, and output devices.
- Enables sequential processing of instructions.
Hardware vs Software
- Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system, such as the CPU, memory, and peripherals.
- Software consists of the programs and applications that instruct the hardware to perform specific tasks.
- Primary difference lies in the tangible nature of hardware compared to the intangible nature of software.
Usable Computing System
- A computing system is formed by integrating hardware, software, and user interfaces to enable effective operation and interaction.
- Requires compatibility and functionality between the hardware components and software applications.
Hard and Soft Terminology
- Hardware is termed 'hard' because it refers to physical, permanent components that can be touched and defined by their structure.
- Software is termed 'soft' due to its intangible nature and the ease with which it can be changed or reconfigured.
Von Neumann Bottleneck
- A limitation in throughput caused by the separation of CPU and memory, where data and instructions travel over a single bus.
- Results in slower processing speed since only one piece of data can be transferred at a time.
POSCO Overview
- Headquartered in Pohang, South Korea.
- Became the world's largest steel manufacturing company by market value in 2008.
POSCO Operations
- Currently operates four integrated steel mills in South Korea.
- Output of crude steel by POSCO in 2015 was approximately 38.12 million tons.
Leadership History
- The president of POSCO in 1968 was Park Tae-joon, a key figure in the company's founding and growth.
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Test your knowledge of computer hardware with this quiz! From CPUs to motherboards, memory to graphics cards, challenge yourself with questions about the physical components that make up a computer system. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just want to expand your understanding of hardware, this quiz is for you.
