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Structured Computer Organization Sixth Edition Quiz
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Structured Computer Organization Sixth Edition Quiz

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Who is the co-author of the book 'Structured Computer Organization'?

  • Tracy Johnson
  • Andrew S. Tanenbaum (correct)
  • Todd Austin
  • Marcia Horton
  • Where is Andrew S. Tanenbaum affiliated with?

  • Prentice Hall
  • University of Michigan
  • Courier/Westford
  • Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (correct)
  • Who is the Editorial Director for the book 'Structured Computer Organization'?

  • Todd Austin
  • Marcia Horton (correct)
  • Christy Lesko
  • Tracy Johnson
  • In which year was the book 'Structured Computer Organization' copyrighted?

    <p>2013</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the University of Michigan located?

    <p>Ann Arbor, Michigan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the Printer/Binder of the book 'Structured Computer Organization'?

    <p>Courier/Westford</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done prior to any prohibited reproduction of this publication?

    <p>Obtain permission from the publisher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should a written request be submitted to use material from this work?

    <p>Publisher's Permissions Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is claimed as trademarks by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products?

    <p>Designations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the subject of 'Structured Computer Organization'?

    <p>Computer architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of computers is characterized by Very Large Scale Integration (1980–.)?

    <p>Fourth Generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technological and economic forces are discussed in 'The Computer Zoo' section?

    <p>Technological advancements and market demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a disposable computer according to 'The Computer Zoo' section?

    <p>Mobile phone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Introduction to the x86 Architecture' is about which type of computer family?

    <p>'x86 Architecture'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Primary Memory' in 'Computer Systems' involves which of the following topics?

    <p>'Memory A.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a program in the context of a digital computer?

    <p>A sequence of instructions for performing a certain task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the basic instructions that electronic circuits of a computer can directly execute?

    <p>Add two numbers, check if a number is zero, copy data from memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a machine language in the context of computers?

    <p>A language in which people can communicate with the computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do people designing a new computer try to make the primitive instructions as simple as possible?

    <p>To reduce the complexity and cost of the electronics needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has led to structuring computers as a sequence of abstractions?

    <p>The difficulty and tedium of using simple machine languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of structuring computers as a sequence of abstractions?

    <p>To simplify interaction with the computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the book 'Structured Computer Organization'?

    <p>To explain the gap between human convenience and computer convenience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we call the approach to computer organization described in the text?

    <p>Structured computer organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the language formed by the new set of instructions more convenient for people to use?

    <p>L1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique involves replacing each instruction in a program by an equivalent sequence of instructions in L0?

    <p>Translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In interpretation, which entity is in control of the computer?

    <p>Interpreter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main problem addressed in the book 'Structured Computer Organization'?

    <p>The gap between human and computer convenience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the computer execute a program written in L1 using the technique of translation?

    <p>By replacing each L1 instruction with an equivalent sequence of L0 instructions and executing the new program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is carried out by examining each instruction in turn and executing the equivalent sequence of L0 instructions directly?

    <p>'Interpretation'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the language formed by built-in machine instructions?

    <p>'L0'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Interpretation' and 'translation' are similar in that both methods involve what action?

    <p>Executing equivalent sequences of instructions in L0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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