basics Flashcards
1
Q
What is computer hardware?
A
The physical parts of a computer
2
Q
Give examples of hardware.
A
CPU soundcard motherboard GPU input/output units Storage units
3
Q
What is computer architecture?
A
The internal organisational structure of a computer
Von neumann model
Harvard model
4
Q
Describe the Von Neuman model?
A
data and instructions are stored as binary digits
data and instructions are both stored in memory
less complex
easier to code
slower because of shared storage
5
Q
Describe the harvard model
A
more complex
harder to code
faster
data and instructions stored separately
