Practice Computer Model (2.1) - Computer Model - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1 Easy

What are the two main components of the CPU?

💡 Hint: Think about the parts that perform processing.

Question 2 Easy

What does the Control Unit do?

💡 Hint: Consider what part directs the CPU's instruction execution.

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Question 1

What two units make up a CPU?

Cache and ALU
ALU and Control Unit
Control Unit and Memory

💡 Hint: Think about the main divisions within the CPU.

Question 2

The Von Neumann architecture is characterized by:

True: It uses separate memory for instructions and data.
False: It uses a single memory for both.

💡 Hint: Remember how this architecture was described.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple flow diagram showing how data moves from an input device to output after being processed by the CPU.

💡 Hint: Identify each step distinctly.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss potential limitations of the Von Neumann architecture in modern computing. Consider its impact on processing speed.

💡 Hint: Think about the trade-offs between shared resources and processing efficiency.

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