Practice Computer Model (2.1) - Computer Model - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What are the two main components of the CPU?
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Think about the parts that perform processing.
Question 2.
What does the Control Unit do?
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Consider what part directs the CPU's instruction execution.
3Question 3.
What two units make up a CPU?
- Cache and ALU
- ALU and Control Unit
- Control Unit and Memory
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Think about the main divisions within the CPU.
4Question 4.
The Von Neumann architecture is characterized by:
- True: It uses separate memory for instructions and data.
- False: It uses a single memory for both.
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Remember how this architecture was described.
Question 5.
Design a simple flow diagram showing how data moves from an input device to output after being processed by the CPU.
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Identify each step distinctly.
Question 6.
Discuss potential limitations of the Von Neumann architecture in modern computing. Consider its impact on processing speed.
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Think about the trade-offs between shared resources and processing efficiency.

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