Introduction to Computer Architecture and Operating Systems

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What is a system?

A collection of components linked together and organized as a single unit (correct)

A set of unrelated components with no organization

A single unit with no linked components

A random group of components organized without any linkages

What does system decomposition involve?

The division of a system into its components and linkages (correct)

The organization of components randomly

The creation of unrelated subsystems

The removal of components from the system

What is system architecture?

The creation of unrelated components within a system

The fundamental properties, patterns of relationships, and linkages among the components (correct)

The process of taking away characteristics from something

The random arrangement of components in a system

What is abstraction in the context of systems?

The process of removing essential characteristics from something Signup and view all the answers

What does distributed processing systems involve?

Client-Server Computing only Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a system?

A group of inter-related components working together to produce an outcome Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a conceptual system?

Solar system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of mapping out the components of a system?

To understand cosmic events Signup and view all the answers

What are the key characteristics of a system?

Inter-relatedness and outcome production Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the basic architecture of a computer and an IT system?

Physical and conceptual components working together Signup and view all the answers

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What is a system?

What does system decomposition involve?

What is system architecture?

What is abstraction in the context of systems?

What does distributed processing systems involve?

What is the definition of a system?

Which of the following is an example of a conceptual system?

What is the main purpose of mapping out the components of a system?

What are the key characteristics of a system?

Which of the following best describes the basic architecture of a computer and an IT system?

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