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I. ESSAY (100 points)


Answer the following questions in not more than 5 sentences.

1. What are the five components of a computer system? Explain each briefly. (15 points)

2. What is the sixth additional component of a computer system? Explain why it is being
added to the traditional five components of a computer. (10 points)

3. Identify and explain the three classes of computers. (15 points)

4. Draw the figure of memory hierarchy according to its level. (15 points)

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5. What is a virtual memory? (10 points)

6. State the Amdahl’s law. (10 points)

7. Give two ways on how to improve the throughput of a computer. (10 points)

8. What are the factors that affect the technology trends in a computer system? Explain
each briefly. (15 points)

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