Practice Summary Of Key Concepts (2.15) - Organization and Structure of Modern Computer Systems
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Summary of Key Concepts

Practice - Summary of Key Concepts

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are the main functional blocks of a computer?

💡 Hint: Think about the basic parts involved in processing data.

Question 2 Easy

What is the key limitation of Von Neumann architecture?

💡 Hint: Consider how data is fetched in this architecture.

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Question 1

What architecture has separate memory for data and instructions?

Von Neumann
Harvard
Both

💡 Hint: Which one can execute tasks more rapidly?

Question 2

True or False: The control unit manages the flow of data within the CPU.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about who guides the actions in a CPU.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the implications of using a purely Von Neumann architecture for modern applications. Include aspects related to performance and efficiency.

💡 Hint: Consider the demands of today's software applications.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how advancements in CPU design (multi-core and superscalar designs) have influenced computational capabilities in modern systems. Provide examples.

💡 Hint: Think about industries that benefit from improved performance.

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