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Which of the following components is NOT typically involved in computer organization?
Which of the following components is NOT typically involved in computer organization?
- RAM
- CPU
- Input devices (correct)
- Registers
What is the primary difference between computer organization and computer architecture?
What is the primary difference between computer organization and computer architecture?
- Architecture includes only the CPU; organization includes all components.
- Organization deals with software; architecture focuses on hardware.
- Organization focuses on hardware details; architecture outlines design. (correct)
- Organization is temporary; architecture is permanent.
Which aspect of computer architecture includes the CPU's programming language and instruction types?
Which aspect of computer architecture includes the CPU's programming language and instruction types?
- System design
- Register organization
- Data flow architecture
- Instruction set architecture (correct)
Which of the following best describes the role of control signals in computer organization?
Which of the following best describes the role of control signals in computer organization?
Which of the following defines the actual hardware parts of a computer system as described in computer architecture?
Which of the following defines the actual hardware parts of a computer system as described in computer architecture?
Flashcards
Computer Organization
Computer Organization
Defines how components like CPU, memory, registers, and data flow are structured and operate together in a computer.
Computer Architecture
Computer Architecture
The blueprint or design of a computer that outlines how its key components (CPU, RAM, storage) are arranged and interact.
Instruction Set Architecture
Instruction Set Architecture
The set of instructions a CPU can understand and execute, including programming language, data formats, and registers.
System Design
System Design
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Relationship between Architecture and Organization
Relationship between Architecture and Organization
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Study Notes
Computer Organization
- Refers to how computer hardware components interact to execute instructions and process data.
- Includes the structure of key components like the CPU, memory, and registers.
- Shows how data moves between these components.
- Represents the specifications outlined by computer architecture.
- Aims for operational attributes to satisfy the requirements in computer architecture.
- Organizational attributes include hardware details, control signals, and peripheral devices.
Computer Architecture
- Describes a computer's fundamental design.
- A standard framework applies across various computer types (desktops, laptops, smartphones, etc.).
- Key components include the CPU, RAM, and storage.
- System design includes hardware parts like the CPU, data processors, memory controllers, and direct memory access.
- Instruction set architecture defines the CPU's functions, programming language, data formats, registers, and instructions used by programmers.
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Test your understanding of computer organization and architecture, focusing on how hardware components interact to execute instructions and process data. Explore the key elements such as the CPU, memory, and storage, and how they are designed within the overall framework of computer systems.
