Practice What Is Computer Architecture? (1.1) - An Introduction to Computer Architecture

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Question 1.
What does computer architecture refer to?
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Think about the main parts of a computer.
Question 2.
Name one key component of computer architecture.
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It's something that processes information.
3Question 3.
What does computer architecture NOT include?
- CPU
- Programming languages
- Memory
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Think about what a computer is made up of.
4Question 4.
True or False: I/O devices are used solely for output functions.
- True
- False
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Consider devices that let you send and retrieve data.
Question 5.
You are tasked with designing a new computer system for gaming. What considerations around computer architecture would you prioritize to maximize performance?
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Consider what aspects contribute to high performance in gaming.
Question 6.
Analyze the impact of a changing architecture from a single-core CPU system to a multi-core CPU system on software development practices.
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Think about the implications on how tasks are processed.

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