1.4 - Basic Computer System Design
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Practice Questions
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What does the system bus connect?
💡 Hint: Think about the main components of a computer.
What does the term 'clock speed' refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider how fast a computer can process information.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of the system bus?
💡 Hint: Think about how different parts of a computer talk to each other.
True or False: The Control Unit performs arithmetic operations.
💡 Hint: Remember which component does the calculations.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a scenario where a CPU's clock speed is doubled. Discuss potential impacts on performance, power consumption, and cooling requirements.
💡 Hint: Consider both the benefits and challenges of high performance.
Design a simple CPU architecture diagram including the Control Unit, ALU, system bus, and I/O devices, explaining the connections and functions of each.
💡 Hint: Focus on how data moves throughout the system.
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