Flashcard: Fundamentals of Computer Architecture — 20 carte

Computer architecture — focus?

Operational attributes of a computer.

Computer organization — focus?

Implementation of architecture.

Instruction Set Architecture — belongs to?

Computer architecture.

First generation tech?

Vacuum tubes.

Second generation tech?

Transistors.

Third generation tech?

Integrated circuits (ICs).

Fourth generation tech?

VLSI and Internet.

Fifth generation tech?

ULSI and Artificial Intelligence.

Data representation — types?

Digital, Analog, Hybrid.

Digital computer — operates by?

Counting.

Analog computer — uses?

Continuous physical quantities.

Hybrid computer — combines?

Analog and digital features.

ALU — function?

Performs arithmetic and logical operations.

Control unit — role?

Nerve center of the computer.

Input unit — provides?

Data for processing.

Output unit — presents?

Results produced by the computer.

Cache memory — characteristics?

Small, fast RAM for speed.

Memory hierarchy — includes?

RAM, ROM, cache, secondary storage.

Operating systems — first gen?

Batch processing.

Parallel computers — execute?

Work in parallel for speed.