Computer System Architecture

What is computer organization?

• The process of installing software on a computer

• The study of computer algorithms and data structures

• The way a computer's hardware components are interconnected and how they operate together to perform tasks.

• The process of organizing files and folders on a computer

What is memory hierarchy?

• A technique for compressing data

• Organization of computer memory in a hierarchical manner

• A method of organizing files on a hard drive

• A type of computer virus

What are input/output systems?

• Techniques for network communication.

• Mechanisms for computer interaction with the external environment.

• Processes for software development.

• Methods for data storage and retrieval.

What is parallel processing?

• Executing a single task using multiple processors or cores.

• Executing multiple tasks sequentially using a single processor or core.

• Simultaneously executing multiple tasks or processes using multiple processors or cores.

• Executing multiple tasks using a single processor or core.

What is system performance evaluation?

• The process of assessing the performance of a software application.

• The process of assessing the performance of a computer system or network.

• The process of assessing the performance of a mobile device.

• The process of assessing the performance of a printer.

What are the subtopics covered in chapter 1 of computer system architecture?

• Memory hierarchy and cache

• The answer will vary depending on the specific curriculum or textbook.

• Binary representation and logic gates

• Introduction to computer architecture

Explain the concept of computer organization.

• Computer organization refers to the way a computer's hardware components are interconnected and how they operate together to perform tasks.

• Computer organization is the study of how computers think and make decisions.

• Computer organization is the process of organizing files and folders on a computer.

• Computer organization refers to the arrangement of computer components to form a physical structure.

Describe the memory hierarchy in computer systems.

• The memory hierarchy in computer systems refers to the speed at which data can be accessed from different types of memory.

• The memory hierarchy in computer systems refers to the physical location of different types of memory in a computer.

• The memory hierarchy in computer systems refers to the arrangement of different computer components.

• The memory hierarchy in computer systems refers to the organization and arrangement of different types of memory in a computer.

How do input/output systems work in computer architecture?

• Input/output systems enable communication between the computer and external devices.

• Input/output systems are not necessary in computer architecture.

• Input/output systems are responsible for processing data within the computer architecture.

• Input/output systems only work with internal devices.

What are the advantages of parallel processing in computer systems?

• Parallel processing in computer systems offers slower execution, decreased resource utilization, reduced fault tolerance, and reliability.

• Parallel processing in computer systems offers no advantages compared to sequential processing.

• Parallel processing in computer systems offers increased resource utilization, but slower execution and reduced fault tolerance.

• Parallel processing in computer systems offers faster execution, improved resource utilization, enhanced fault tolerance, and reliability.