Practice Third Generation (1960s): Integrated Circuits (3.3.3) - Introduction to Computer Architecture
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Third Generation (1960s): Integrated Circuits

Practice - Third Generation (1960s): Integrated Circuits

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Question 1 Easy

What is an integrated circuit?

💡 Hint: Think about size and efficiency.

Question 2 Easy

Name one key figure in the history of computing discussed in this section.

💡 Hint: He is known as the father of computing.

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Question 1

What does an integrated circuit (IC) do?

Stores data
Processes information
Combines electronic components

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of IC.

Question 2

True or False: Moore's Law states that the number of integrated circuits doubles every year.

True
False

💡 Hint: Focus on the specifics of how frequently it doubles.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the socio-economic impacts of transitioning from vacuum tube technology to integrated circuits in computing.

💡 Hint: Consider how availability of technology affects society.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critically analyze the repercussions of the increase in transistor counts in microprocessors on software development practices.

💡 Hint: Evaluate the balance between hardware capabilities and software efficiency.

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