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What are the three main aspects of computer design?
What are the three main aspects of computer design?
Computer hardware, Instruction set Architecture, Computer Organization
Which of the following is a type of computer? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is a type of computer? (Select all that apply)
- Quantum Computer
- Super Computer (correct)
- Main Frame (correct)
- Micro Computer (correct)
Micro Computers are designed for individual use.
Micro Computers are designed for individual use.
True (A)
What is a Laptop Computer?
What is a Laptop Computer?
What is the primary function of a Super Computer?
What is the primary function of a Super Computer?
What are the functional units of a computer? (Select all that apply)
What are the functional units of a computer? (Select all that apply)
Hand Held computers are also known as Personal Digital Assistants (PDA).
Hand Held computers are also known as Personal Digital Assistants (PDA).
A Main Frame is a large expensive computer capable of processing data for ______ users.
A Main Frame is a large expensive computer capable of processing data for ______ users.
What does a computer do with input information?
What does a computer do with input information?
What is the bus structure in a computer?
What is the bus structure in a computer?
Which of the following best describes a Work Station?
Which of the following best describes a Work Station?
Study Notes
Basic Structure of Computers
- Computer architecture encompasses three main components: Computer Hardware, Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), and Computer Organization.
- Hardware includes electronic circuits, displays, storage media (magnetic and optical), and communication facilities.
- Instruction Set Architecture is the programmer-visible interface, incorporating elements like the instruction set, registers, memory organization, and exception handling, with CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computer) and RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) as its two primary approaches.
- Computer organization refers to high-level design aspects, such as memory systems, bus structures, and internal CPU design.
Types of Computers
- Computers are fast electronic machines that accept digital input, process it via internal instructions, and output results.
- Main classifications include:
- Micro Computer
- Laptop Computer
- Work Station
- Super Computer
- Main Frame
- Hand Held (PDA)
- Multi Core
Computer Type Descriptions
- Micro Computer: Personal computer dedicated to individual use, supports applications like word processing and internet access.
- Laptop Computer: Portable and compact, functioning on battery or power supply; more expensive than desktops, also referred to as Notebooks.
- Work Station: High-performance desktop computer for specialized tasks requiring significant processing speed, often connected to a local area network (LAN).
- Super Computer: The fastest type, adept at handling complex calculations such as weather modeling and genetic sequencing.
- Main Frame: Large and costly, capable of processing data for numerous users simultaneously, ideal for reliable and secure data management.
- Hand Held (PDA): Pocket-sized, battery-operated devices for tasks like scheduling, note-taking, and calculations.
- Multi Core: Contains multiple cores for parallel processing, typically seen in devices like the Sony PlayStation and Intel’s i3, i5, i7.
Functional Units of a Computer
- Input Unit
- Output Unit
- Central Processing Unit (CPU), consisting of:
- Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
- Control Units
- Memory
- Bus Structure
Functions of a Computer
- Accepts input information for processing.
- Stores operational instructions for processing data.
- Processes information as specified by instructions.
- Outputs the results of processing to users.
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Explore the basic structure of computers in this quiz focused on Computer Organization and Architecture. Delve into the three aspects of computer design: Hardware, Instruction Set Architecture, and Computer Organization. Test your knowledge on these fundamental concepts.
