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What is the primary function of a computer?
What is the primary function of a computer?
- To store data and instructions
- To control all functions inside the computer
- To give results as production
- To perform arithmetic operations at high speed (correct)
What does the term 'computer organization' refer to?
What does the term 'computer organization' refer to?
- The process of accepting and processing user instructions
- The storage and retrieval of data
- The control of all functions inside the computer
- The arrangement of computer components to perform specified operations (correct)
What is the source of the word 'computer'?
What is the source of the word 'computer'?
- The word 'computation' which means to process
- The word 'control' in Latin
- The word 'compute' which means to control
- The word 'compute' which means to calculate (correct)
What is the function of a computer's input-output system?
What is the function of a computer's input-output system?
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What is the purpose of the instruction cycle in a computer?
What is the purpose of the instruction cycle in a computer?
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Study Notes
Computer Fundamentals
- The primary function of a computer is to execute software instructions to perform tasks, such as data processing, storage, and communication.
Computer Organization
- The term 'computer organization' refers to the way in which a computer's components, such as the central processing unit (CPU), memory, and input/output devices, are structured and interconnected to perform tasks efficiently.
Etymology of 'Computer'
- The word 'computer' originates from the Latin word 'computare', meaning 'to calculate' or 'to count'.
Input-Output System
- The input-output system of a computer is responsible for transferring data between the computer and the outside world, including user input, data storage, and output devices such as monitors and printers.
Instruction Cycle
- The instruction cycle is a process in which a computer retrieves, decodes, and executes a series of instructions, and then stores the results, allowing the computer to perform tasks and solve problems.
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Test your knowledge of digital computer organization and architecture with this quiz covering topics such as block diagrams, instruction codes, computer registers, memory reference instructions, and input-output operations. See how well you understand the fundamental components and design of digital computers.
