Von Neumann Architecture (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What is hardware in a computer system?
What is hardware in a computer system?
Physical parts you can touch
What is the basic operation pattern of all computer systems?
What is the basic operation pattern of all computer systems?
Input → Process → Output
What is the key principle of Von Neumann architecture?
What is the key principle of Von Neumann architecture?
Instructions & data in same memory
Why can't a computer tell if a binary code is an instruction or data by looking at it?
Why can't a computer tell if a binary code is an instruction or data by looking at it?
Everything is stored as binary codes
How does the CPU decide if a binary code is an instruction or data?
How does the CPU decide if a binary code is an instruction or data?
Using program logic & sequence
What are the billions of tiny electronic switches in a CPU called?
What are the billions of tiny electronic switches in a CPU called?
Transistors
Which CPU component performs arithmetic operations like addition and subtraction?
Which CPU component performs arithmetic operations like addition and subtraction?
ALU
Which logical operations does the ALU perform?
Which logical operations does the ALU perform?
AND, OR, NOT and comparisons
What is the purpose of binary shift operations in the ALU?
What is the purpose of binary shift operations in the ALU?
Quick way to multiply or divide by 2
What is the main role of the Control Unit in the CPU?
What is the main role of the Control Unit in the CPU?
Coordinates everything in the CPU
What is the function of the clock in a CPU?
What is the function of the clock in a CPU?
Synchronizes CPU at steady pace
How many instructions can a 4 GHz processor potentially handle per second?
How many instructions can a 4 GHz processor potentially handle per second?
4 billion