Practice Organization and Structure of Modern Computer Systems - 2 | 2. Organization and Structure of Modern Computer Systems | Computer and Processor Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the five main functional units of a computer?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the primary roles of a computer.

Question 2

Easy

What does the control unit do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what controls operations in a system.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the ALU?

  • Store data
  • Perform arithmetic/logical operations
  • Control data flow

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what calculations the CPU needs to perform.

Question 2

True or False: Von Neumann architecture uses separate memory for data and instructions.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember how the two architectures differ in memory organization.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider a computer using Von Neumann architecture. Explain an operational scenario where bottlenecking can occur and how it impacts performance.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how simultaneous access requests might create delays.

Question 2

Analyze the implications of using various I/O methods (programmed I/O, interrupt-driven I/O, and DMA) on system performance in a high-load scenario.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how each method utilizes CPU resources differently.

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