Practice Components Of A Computer (3.6.3) - Introduction to Computer Architecture
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Components of a Computer

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Question 1 Easy

What are the three main steps of the fetch-execute cycle?

💡 Hint: Think about how computers process instructions.

Question 2 Easy

Who is known as the father of computing?

💡 Hint: Consider early pioneers in computer science.

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Question 1

What cycle do computers use to execute instructions?

Input-Output Cycle
Fetch-Execute Cycle
Data-Bus Cycle

💡 Hint: Recall the main steps involved in processing instructions.

Question 2

True or False: Moore's Law states that computing power decreases over time.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of technology development.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how the transition from vacuum tubes to transistors affected the design and functionality of computers.

💡 Hint: Consider how each technology differs in operation and efficiency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the implications of Moore's Law on future computing trends and applications.

💡 Hint: Think about current trends in technology and how they connect to transistor density.

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