understanding of computer system architectures and the concept of the stored program

Question 1

What future innovations can help alleviate the Von Neumann Bottleneck?

Answer 1

The introduction of cache memory and the establishment of multi-level cache hierarchies (L1, L2, L3) are crucial strategies.
These advancements greatly minimize the CPU’s wait time for data from memory, thereby boosting overall system efficiency.

Question 2

The Von Neumann Design states that a computer is composed of 4 key components, what are they?

Answer 2

The CPU, RAM, CU, and Input/Output devices.

Question 3

The Von Neumann Bottleneck refers to what?

Answer 3

When the bandwidth between the CPU and RAM is much lower compared to the speed at which the CPU can process the data. This leaves the CPU waiting for the data to be accessed.

Question 4

What is ROM

Answer 4

Read Only Memory

Question 5

What is RAM

Answer 5

Random Access Memory

Question 6

Microcontrollers are?

Answer 6

small computers designed to work in embedded devices, streamlined construction and easy to customize

Question 7

What book did Claude Shannon write?

Answer 7

“A Symbolic Analysis of Relay and Switching Circuits” is the title of a master’s thesis written by computer science pioneer Claude E. Shannon while attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1937, published in 1938

Question 8

A continuous wave in both amplitude and in time

Answer 8

Analog Signal