Fundamentals of Computer Organisation & Architecture

Question 1

What is the stored program concept?

Answer 1

Serially fetching and executing machine code instructions stored in main memory by a processor that performs arithmetic & logic operations.

Question 2

What are the differences between Harvard & Von Neumann architecture?

Answer 2

• Harvard architecture uses separate pieces of main memory for data and instructions
• No bottlenecking for Harvard due to separate buses for data & instructions (processed simultaneously)

Question 3

Where is Harvard architecture used?

Answer 3

Embedded systems