15 Questions
What are the three general classes of computers mentioned in the text?
Desktop, servers, and embedded computers
Which class of computers interacts with a user and runs applications?
Desktop computers
Which class of computers is hidden inside something and has applications specific to the device it is embedded in?
Embedded computers
What are the key components of a computer mentioned in the text?
Memory, processor, and input/output devices
What do CPU registers (R0, R1, R2, R3) do?
Store data to be processed or computation results
What is the role of the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) in a CPU?
Handle arithmetic and logical operations
Which class of computers typically has dozens to thousands of processors?
Supercomputers
What is the range of storage capacity for embedded computers mentioned in the text?
Kilobytes to gigabytes
Which component of a computer is responsible for controlling the flow of instructions?
"Control Unit"
What concept does Moore's Law describe?
The doubling of integrated circuit transistor count every two years
According to Bell's Law of Computer Classes, what happens roughly every decade?
A new computing class forms based on a new programming platform, network, and interface
What is the main idea behind the statement 'Roughly every decade a new, lower priced computer class forms'?
New usage and the establishment of a new industry
What is the significance of the HW/SW interface in computer systems?
It mediates the interaction between hardware and software
According to Moore's Law, what trend has driven the advancement of computer technology?
The doubling of integrated circuit transistor count every two years
What does Bell's Law of Computer Classes suggest about computing classes?
They evolve based on new programming platforms, networks, and interfaces roughly every decade
Test your knowledge of the history, evolution, and key components of computer systems, as well as Moore's Law and Bell's Law of Computer Classes. This quiz covers the general architecture and the hardware/software interface of computers.
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