Tutorial 1:
1. Give two examples for Computer Architecture and Computer Organization.
a. The example of Computer Architecture is instruction set and number of bit.
b. The example of Computer Organization is control signals and the memory
technology
2. Give the meaning of structure and function in each level of computer system.
a. Structure means the way the components are interrelated
b. Function means the operation of each individual component as part of structure
3. State the 4 function of computer.
a. The four function of computer are data processing, data storage, data movement
and control.
4. What is the function of data processing in computer?
a. Collect raw data, process the data, store manipulated data in the storage and output
the manipulated data.
5. Which type of process involves all 4 function of Computer?
a. Movement, control, storage, processing
6. What is the main structure of the CPU? Explain function of the structures.
a. First structure of the CPU is control unit, which will control the operation of the CPU
and hence the computer.
b. Second structure of the CPU is Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU), which will performs
the computer’s data processing functions.
c. Third structure of the CPU is registers, which provide storage to the CPU internally.
d. Fourth structure of the CPU is CPU interconnection, which will provides
communication between control unit, ALU and registers.
7. What is the switches used in the EDVAC?
a. Vacuum tube
8. What is the main different of IBM 7094 with the IAS computer?
a. The IAS computer was limited in performance, with only a few kilobytes of memory.
b. The IBM 7094 support floating-point arithmetic, has more memory, and included
advanced features like input/output channels for multitasking.
9. What are the two elements used in integrated circuits for processing and storage?
a. Transistors and capacitors
10. What is the main disadvantage of ferromagnetic material memory?
a. It is bulky, expensive and destructive readout.