CSA Final (csa_1-13)

Bus lines can be separated into two generic types:

• Dedicated

• Multiplexed

• Synchronous

• Distributed

• Centralized

The methods of accessing units of data:

• Random access

• Pseudo access

• Direct access

• Associative access

• Sequential access

How many generations semiconductor memory has been through, since 1970? (please write number)

(a)  

Choose the feature(s) of first generation computer architecture

• Magnetic core memory

• Semiconductor memory

• Machine code

• Vacuum tubes

• Assembly language

Choose the feature(s) of third generation computer architecture

• Object-Oriented programming

• Floating point arithmetic

• Graphics

• Timesharing

• Use of cache memory

Choose the feature(s) of second generation computer architecture

• High level languages

• Transistors

• 2 Kb memory, 10 KIPS

• 2 Mb memory, 5 MIPS

• Different types of supported instructions

Choose the feature(s) of fourth generation computer architecture

• Wide spread use of data communications

• Use of cache memory

• Smallest in size

• Use of drum memory or magnetic core memory

• Object-Oriented programming

Choose two types of models for a computing machine

• Harvard architecture

• Von Neumann architecture

• Oxford architecture

• Stanford architecture

How many number systems are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Four bits make octal digit

• true

• false