Practice Introduction to Computer Systems and Performance - 1 | Module 1: Introduction to Computer Systems and Performance | Computer Architecture
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Question 1

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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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Question 1

Which component is known as the brain of the computer?

  • CPU
  • RAM
  • Hard Drive
  • Input Device

💡 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.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about where you find firmware.

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Challenge Problems

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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!

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