Assignment 1: Computer Archtecture Intro to Info Technology – CIS 106031VA016-1144-001 Professor John Murnane May 4‚ 2014 Von Neumann Architecture Von Neumann architecture is a stored program architecture with no differentiation between data and instruction memory. Both the data and instruction reside on a single chip. The concept of no differentiation between data and instruction memory is accurate‚ but existing on one chip has nothing to do with it. Most computer memories
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Introduction to Computers What is a computer? An electronic device for storing and processing data‚ typically in binary form‚ according to instructions given to it in a variable program.. Many people believe that knowing how to use a computer‚ is one of the basic skills needed to succeed in the workplace. In order to use the computer it is necessary to understand how the computer works. Hardware | Computer hardware is made up of the equipment used to make up you computer unit. These parts
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ASSEMBLY Definition of Terms Program - a set of instructions that tells the computer to perform a particular task. Programming – refers to the process of designing and creating computer programs. Programming Language - a software tool that facilitates the translation of human instructions to a form that computers can understand. Programmer - a person who can design‚ create‚ and maintain computer programs. Algorithm - a step by step solution of a problem. Levels of Programming
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keyboard-8 bit Computer systems v Manual systems Benefits of computer system: Takes up less space Searching is very quick More than one person can access the same data form their network PC. The data stays in the computers memory Fewer staff are needed to look after a computer system Reports can be generated very quickly-automated Problems of a computer system: Setting up is very expensive Computer systems need people to maintain them POWER CUTS! It is easy to hack into a computer system.
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Computer Organization with Assembly Language Digital Computer: A digital computer is a fast electronic calculating machine that accepts digitized input information‚ processes it according to a list of internally stored instructions‚ and produces the resulting output information. Types of Computers: 1. Personal Computers 2. Workstations 3. Mainframes 4. Supercomputers Basic Operation of a Computer 1. The computer accepts information in the form of programs and data through an
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Computer Architecture 1. Describe Von Neumann architecture and explain why it is important. The Von Neumann architecture explains the architecture of an electronic computer. It is attributed to be root of every electronic computer that has ever been made. According to Von Neumann architecture an electronic computer has Control Unit‚ Arithmetic Logic Unit‚ Memory & Input / Output Devices. The following diagram shows this architecture:- Memory: - Memory holds both
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BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA ASSIGNMENT FRONT SHEET COMPUTER SYSTEMS ASSIGNMENT 1 COURSE: UNIT CODE: LECTURE DAYS: VENUE: DURATION: LECTURER: DATE OF ISSUE: HAND IN DATE: NO.: 1 Computer Systems L/601/0446 Wednesdays Champs Fleurs September ’13 – January ‘14 Karleen Lall Wednesday‚ October 9‚ 2013 Wednesday‚ November 13‚ 2013 2 3 RESUBMISSION Student Name: _______________________________ Edexcel No.: _______________ Criteria reference To achieve the criteria
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Computer Systems Individual Assignment Executive Summary This is an analysis study done for the “RAINBOW” digital color lab which is going to be opened soon in Colombo City. The main reason of this analysis is to identify and recommend Computer systems‚ software and peripheral components which will be needed for the employees of the lab for their daily work. Also policies were recommended for security and safety of the computers use‚ Data backup policy and the health and safety of the
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Computer Organization and Computer Evolution I. Computer Organization and Computer Architecture In describing computers‚ a distinction is often made between computer architecture and computer organization. Although it is difficult to give precise definitions for these terms‚ a consensus exists about the general areas covered by each. Computer Architecture refers to those attributes of a system visible to a programmer or‚ put another way‚ those attributes that have a
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