Practice - Summary of Key Concepts
Practice Questions
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What are the two main components of a computer system?
💡 Hint: Think about what you can touch and what you use to run applications.
What is firmware?
💡 Hint: It's stored in non-volatile memory and is essential for device operation.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does ISA stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember, it defines how software interacts with the CPU.
True or False: Firmware can be updated frequently like regular applications.
💡 Hint: Think about how you update your operating systems compared to other software.
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a new software feature that would require specific hardware innovations. Illustrate how it could affect technology development.
💡 Hint: Think about current trends in gaming or simulation.
Critique the significance of having a well-designed hardware-software interface (ISA) in a computing system. What could be the consequences of a poorly designed ISA?
💡 Hint: Consider examples of legacy systems and modern interfaces.
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