Activity #2
1. Briefly discuss the Relatively Simple Computer Organization – Final Design.
2. Briefly discuss the Relatively Simple Computer Organization – CPU Details.
Answer
1. The arrangement and connection of fundamental components, such as the Central Processing Unit
(CPU) with its arithmetic logic unit (ALU), control unit, and registers, various memory types for
data storage, input/output (I/O) devices for interaction with the outside world, a bus system for
communication and data transfer, an Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) defining machine
language and programming model, etc., constitute the final design of a relatively simple computer
architecture. The design strives to satisfy certain criteria and constraints while producing a
functional and effective system for program execution and input/output functions.
2. The CPU is a key element of a somewhat straightforward computer architecture and is in charge
of carrying out calculations and executing instructions. It uses an Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) to
execute instructions after decoding them using a fetch-decode-execute cycle. The organization of
the CPU, such as the Von Neumann architecture, dictates how registers are used to store
temporary data. A clock signal synchronizes internal activities, whereas the control unit controls
instruction and data flow. The primary function of the CPU continues to be to execute instructions
and process data in a coordinated and efficient manner. Additional characteristics like an
instruction set, pipelining for increased speed, and specific design decisions may differ.