Practice Moore's Law (3.4) - Introduction to Computer Architecture - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
Define Moore's Law in your own words.
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Think about the growth of technology over time.
Question 2.
What is a transistor?
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Consider its role in electronics.
3Question 3.
When was Moore's Law proposed by Gordon Moore?
- 1965
- 1971
- 1980
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Think of the timeline of the tech evolution.
4Question 4.
True or False: Moore's Law states that the number of transistors doubles every five years.
- True
- False
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Remember the timeframe for transistor doubling.
Question 5.
Given a microprocessor with 1 million transistors today, how many transistors would it theoretically have in 8 years following Moore's Law?
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Consider how many times 2 is doubling over 8 years.
Question 6.
Debate the potential societal implications if Moore's Law were to flatline. What would it mean for technological progress?
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Think about dependent trends in technology and society.

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