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Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What are the three main components of a computer system?
💡 Hint: Think about what you physically see and what runs on it.
Question 2
Easy
What does the CPU do?
💡 Hint: What is often called the brain of the computer?
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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
Which component is known as the brain of the computer?
💡 Hint: It's the central unit that processes all the data.
Question 2
True or False: Firmware is a type of software that is permanently stored.
💡 Hint: Think about where you find firmware.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Compare and contrast the Von Neumann and Harvard architectures. Discuss their strengths and weaknesses in modern computing.
💡 Hint: Think about data flow and execution efficiency.
Question 2
Given the performance equation T = I × CPI × C_time, if you know the total time is 3 seconds, with 60 million instructions executed at an average CPI of 2, calculate the clock cycle time.
💡 Hint: Make sure to convert units appropriately!
Challenge and get performance evaluation