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What is an important aspect of computer architecture?
What is an important aspect of computer architecture?
I/O mechanisms are not a part of computer architecture.
I/O mechanisms are not a part of computer architecture.
False
What is the primary purpose of addressing memory in computer architecture?
What is the primary purpose of addressing memory in computer architecture?
To locate and retrieve data efficiently
In computer architecture, the number of bits used to represent characters is an example of ______________________ representation.
In computer architecture, the number of bits used to represent characters is an example of ______________________ representation.
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Match the following components of computer architecture with their descriptions:
Match the following components of computer architecture with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT an organizational attribute?
Which of the following is NOT an organizational attribute?
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Interfaces between the computer and peripherals are considered organizational attributes.
Interfaces between the computer and peripherals are considered organizational attributes.
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Name one component that is considered a hardware detail transparent to the programmer.
Name one component that is considered a hardware detail transparent to the programmer.
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The technology used for storing data in a computer is referred to as __________.
The technology used for storing data in a computer is referred to as __________.
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Match the organizational attributes with their descriptions:
Match the organizational attributes with their descriptions:
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What significant limitation was faced by Dennard scaling around 2004?
What significant limitation was faced by Dennard scaling around 2004?
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Transistors have the potential to operate significantly faster while consuming more power.
Transistors have the potential to operate significantly faster while consuming more power.
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What is the primary issue that ended Dennard scaling?
What is the primary issue that ended Dennard scaling?
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Dennard scaling ended around __________.
Dennard scaling ended around __________.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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What does computer organization primarily involve?
What does computer organization primarily involve?
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Computer organization is solely concerned with hardware components.
Computer organization is solely concerned with hardware components.
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Define computer organization.
Define computer organization.
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Computer organization encompasses the ______ and their interconnections that realize the architectural specifications.
Computer organization encompasses the ______ and their interconnections that realize the architectural specifications.
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Match the following computer organization components with their descriptions:
Match the following computer organization components with their descriptions:
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What is the name of the transistor technology used in integrated logic circuits that reduced power consumption?
What is the name of the transistor technology used in integrated logic circuits that reduced power consumption?
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In 1974, Robert Dennard observed that power consumption increased with the number of transistors on a silicon chip.
In 1974, Robert Dennard observed that power consumption increased with the number of transistors on a silicon chip.
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What was the significant observation made by Robert Dennard in 1974?
What was the significant observation made by Robert Dennard in 1974?
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The use of _______________________ transistor technology in integrated logic circuits led to a significant reduction in power consumption.
The use of _______________________ transistor technology in integrated logic circuits led to a significant reduction in power consumption.
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Match the following technological advancements with their descriptions:
Match the following technological advancements with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Computer Organization and Architecture
- Computer organization encompasses operational units and their interconnections that implement architectural specifications.
- Key aspects of computer architecture include
- The bit representation of data types like numbers and characters.
- Input/output mechanisms and addressing techniques for memory.
- Organizational attributes include hardware details that remain transparent to programmers, such as:
- Control signals
- Interfaces with peripherals
- Memory technology employed
Transistor Technology and Power Efficiency
- MOS technology employs field-effect transistors (FETs) to increase power efficiency in integrated circuits.
- In 1974, Robert Dennard discovered that as the number of transistors increased on silicon, power consumption remained constant due to smaller transistor dimensions.
- This phenomenon allowed for faster transistor operation with reduced power usage.
- Dennard scaling, which refers to this relationship, ceased around 2004 when further reductions in current and voltage could jeopardize the reliability of integrated circuits.
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This quiz covers the operational units and their interconnections that realize the architectural specifications in computer organization. Understand the basics of computer architecture and organization with this quiz.
