Computer System Architecture

Tutorial 1:

1. Give two examples for Computer Architecture and Computer Organization.

Computer architecture

 Instruction set
 Number of bits

Computer Organisation

 Control signals
 Interfaces between computer and peripherals

2. Give the meaning of structure and function in each level of computer system.

The meaning of structure in each level of computer system is the way the components are
interrelated. The meaning of function in each level of computer system is the operation of
each individual component as part of the structure.

3. State the 4 functions of computer.

 Data processing
 Data storage
 Data movement
 Control

4. What is the function of data processing in computer?

Process the data in storage only and process data involve the storage and the external
environment.

5. Which type of process involves all 4 functions of Computer?

Data processing.

6. What is the main structure of the CPU? Explain function of the structures.

The main structures of the CPU are control unit, arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), registers
and CPU interconnection. Control unit controls the operation of the CPU and hence the
computer. Arithmetic and logic unit (ALU) performs the computer’s data processing
functions. Registers provide storage to the CPU internally. CPU interconnection provides
communication between control unit, ALU and registers.
7. What are the switches used in the EDVAC?

Switches used in the EDVAC include memory buffer register (MBR), memory address register
(MAR), instruction register (IR), instruction buffer register (IBR), program counter (PC) and
accumulator (AC) and multiplier quotient (MQ).

8. What is the main different of IBM 7094 with the IAS computer?

Use of data channels.

9. What are the two elements used in integrated circuits for processing and storage?

Two elements used in integrated circuits for processing and storage are gates and memory
cells.

10. What is the main disadvantage of ferromagnetic material memory?

Limited storage capacity.