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Who is the co-author of the book 'Structured Computer Organization'?
Who is the co-author of the book 'Structured Computer Organization'?
Where is Andrew S. Tanenbaum affiliated with?
Where is Andrew S. Tanenbaum affiliated with?
Who is the Editorial Director for the book 'Structured Computer Organization'?
Who is the Editorial Director for the book 'Structured Computer Organization'?
In which year was the book 'Structured Computer Organization' copyrighted?
In which year was the book 'Structured Computer Organization' copyrighted?
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Who is the Printer/Binder of the book 'Structured Computer Organization'?
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What should be done prior to any prohibited reproduction of this publication?
What should be done prior to any prohibited reproduction of this publication?
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What is the subject of 'Structured Computer Organization'?
What is the subject of 'Structured Computer Organization'?
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Which generation of computers is characterized by Very Large Scale Integration (1980–.)?
Which generation of computers is characterized by Very Large Scale Integration (1980–.)?
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What technological and economic forces are discussed in 'The Computer Zoo' section?
What technological and economic forces are discussed in 'The Computer Zoo' section?
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What is an example of a disposable computer according to 'The Computer Zoo' section?
What is an example of a disposable computer according to 'The Computer Zoo' section?
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'Introduction to the x86 Architecture' is about which type of computer family?
'Introduction to the x86 Architecture' is about which type of computer family?
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'Primary Memory' in 'Computer Systems' involves which of the following topics?
'Primary Memory' in 'Computer Systems' involves which of the following topics?
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What is a program in the context of a digital computer?
What is a program in the context of a digital computer?
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What are the basic instructions that electronic circuits of a computer can directly execute?
What are the basic instructions that electronic circuits of a computer can directly execute?
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What is a machine language in the context of computers?
What is a machine language in the context of computers?
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Why do people designing a new computer try to make the primitive instructions as simple as possible?
Why do people designing a new computer try to make the primitive instructions as simple as possible?
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What has led to structuring computers as a sequence of abstractions?
What has led to structuring computers as a sequence of abstractions?
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What is the purpose of structuring computers as a sequence of abstractions?
What is the purpose of structuring computers as a sequence of abstractions?
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What is the goal of the book 'Structured Computer Organization'?
What is the goal of the book 'Structured Computer Organization'?
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What do we call the approach to computer organization described in the text?
What do we call the approach to computer organization described in the text?
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What is the name of the language formed by the new set of instructions more convenient for people to use?
What is the name of the language formed by the new set of instructions more convenient for people to use?
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Which technique involves replacing each instruction in a program by an equivalent sequence of instructions in L0?
Which technique involves replacing each instruction in a program by an equivalent sequence of instructions in L0?
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In interpretation, which entity is in control of the computer?
In interpretation, which entity is in control of the computer?
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What is the main problem addressed in the book 'Structured Computer Organization'?
What is the main problem addressed in the book 'Structured Computer Organization'?
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How does the computer execute a program written in L1 using the technique of translation?
How does the computer execute a program written in L1 using the technique of translation?
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What is carried out by examining each instruction in turn and executing the equivalent sequence of L0 instructions directly?
What is carried out by examining each instruction in turn and executing the equivalent sequence of L0 instructions directly?
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What is the name of the language formed by built-in machine instructions?
What is the name of the language formed by built-in machine instructions?
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'Interpretation' and 'translation' are similar in that both methods involve what action?
'Interpretation' and 'translation' are similar in that both methods involve what action?
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Study Notes
Book Information
- Co-author of 'Structured Computer Organization': Not specified
- Andrew S. Tanenbaum is affiliated with Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam
- Editorial Director of 'Structured Computer Organization': Not specified
- 'Structured Computer Organization' was copyrighted in 2006
Publisher Information
- Printer/Binder of the book 'Structured Computer Organization': Not specified
- Permission for reproduction should be obtained from the publisher
- Written requests to use material should be submitted to the publisher
Computer Organization
- Subject of 'Structured Computer Organization': Computer organization
- 4th generation of computers (1980-) is characterized by Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)
- 'The Computer Zoo' section discusses technological and economic forces
- Example of a disposable computer: a calculator
Computer Architecture
- 'Introduction to the x86 Architecture' is about the x86 computer family
- Primary Memory in 'Computer Systems' involves memory organization and management
Computer Fundamentals
- A program in a digital computer is a set of instructions that the computer can execute
- Basic instructions that electronic circuits of a computer can directly execute are called machine language instructions
- Machine language is the language that the computer can execute directly
- Primitive instructions are made simple to reduce complexity and improve performance
Structured Computer Organization
- Structuring computers as a sequence of abstractions leads to simplicity, flexibility, and portability
- Purpose of structuring computers as a sequence of abstractions is to hide complexity and enhance performance
- Goal of the book 'Structured Computer Organization' is to present a structured approach to computer organization
- Approach to computer organization described in the text is called structured computer organization
Instruction Sets
- A new set of instructions, more convenient for people to use, forms a higher-level language (e.g., L1)
- Technique of replacing each instruction in a program by an equivalent sequence of instructions in L0 is called translation
- In interpretation, the interpreter is in control of the computer
Program Execution
- Main problem addressed in the book 'Structured Computer Organization' is the complexity of computer organization
- Computer executes a program written in L1 using the technique of translation by translating it to L0 and executing the L0 instructions
- Interpretation carries out execution by examining each instruction in turn and executing the equivalent sequence of L0 instructions directly
- Language formed by built-in machine instructions is called machine language
- Interpretation and translation both involve replacing instructions with equivalent sequences of instructions
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Test your knowledge of the sixth edition of the book 'Structured Computer Organization' by Andrew S. Tanenbaum and Todd Austin. This quiz covers topics related to computer organization and architecture.
