Computer System Structure and Functions

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What is one of the key aspects of computer system design mentioned in the slides?

Biological components

Parallel and pipelined organizational techniques (correct)

Data encryption techniques

Integration with quantum computing

Which form of memory is described as volatile in the context of computer systems?

SRAM

DRAM (correct)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

USB Flash Drive

What is the main function of the control unit within a computer system?

Control data processing and movement (correct)

Manage data storage

Monitor network traffic

Facilitate user interactions

What do buses within a computer system primarily do?

Connect exactly two devices Signup and view all the answers

Which technology pioneer is associated with Moore's Law according to the slides?

Gordon Moore Signup and view all the answers

What type of components are gates and memory cells constructed from in integrated circuits?

Electronic components Signup and view all the answers

In the context of computer technology, what does shortening electrical path length due to Moore's Law lead to?

Increase in operating speed Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential feature of x86 architecture highlighted in the slides?

'Thousands of instructions' Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of the components examined in detail on Slide #4?

They include the ALU and CPU registers Signup and view all the answers

How are buses defined in the context of computer systems according to Slide #11?

As connections between hardware devices Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consequence of Moore's Law in computer technology as mentioned on Slide #13?

Dramatic cost reduction in logic and memory circuitry Signup and view all the answers

How does Moore's Law impact transistor count on integrated circuits according to Slide #15?

It leads to remarkable advancement in transistor density Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Intel Microprocessors, what is highlighted as evolving from Pentium III to Core i9-7900X processors on Slide #16?

The comparison of key specifications across processor generations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of x86 architecture as discussed on Slide #18?

It maintains backward compatibility while evolving over time Signup and view all the answers

How do integrated circuits affect the size and reliability of data processing components as described on Slide #12?

They reduce the size and increase the reliability Signup and view all the answers

What does the top-down approach used for system design focus on, as mentioned in the text?

Beginning with general concepts and moving towards specific details Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of I/O channels within a computer system according to Slide #11?

They facilitate communication between hardware devices for I/O operations Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to the data transfer capacity in main memory as described on Slide #10?

The bandwidth of the memory system Signup and view all the answers