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The document outlines an assignment for a programming course that covers various fundamental concepts of computer architecture, including the Von Neumann architecture, the stored-program concept, and the differences between Von Neumann and Harvard architectures. It also addresses the roles of key components such as the control unit, ALU, and the significance of system performance factors like clock speed and processor cores. Additionally, the assignment explores the functions of different types of memory, the relationship between hardware components, and the roles of system and application software.

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PC Assign 01

The document outlines an assignment for a programming course that covers various fundamental concepts of computer architecture, including the Von Neumann architecture, the stored-program concept, and the differences between Von Neumann and Harvard architectures. It also addresses the roles of key components such as the control unit, ALU, and the significance of system performance factors like clock speed and processor cores. Additionally, the assignment explores the functions of different types of memory, the relationship between hardware components, and the roles of system and application software.

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NYCS201-Programming for Problem Solving

ASSIGNMENT-1

1. Explain the key components of the Von Neumann architecture


and their roles.
2. How does the stored-program concept differentiate modern
computers from early computing machines?
3. Compare and contrast the Von Neumann and Harvard
architectures.
4. Discuss the significance of the control unit and arithmetic logic
unit (ALU) in the Von Neumann model.
5. What are the major limitations of the Von Neumann
architecture? How can they be addressed?
6. Describe the general structure of a modern computer system.
7. What are the essential factors to consider when designing a
computer system?
8. Explain the role of buses in a computer’s architecture.
9. How does the clock speed affect the performance of a computer
system?
10. Discuss the relationship between the motherboard and
other hardware components.
11. Explain the functions of RAM, disk storage, and the
processor in a computer system.
12. Compare and contrast HDDs and SSDs in terms of
performance and reliability.
13. How do input devices like a keyboard and mouse
communicate with the processor?
14. Why is RAM considered a volatile memory, and how does
it differ from secondary storage?
15. Discuss the impact of the number of processor cores on
system performance.
16. What is the difference between system software and
application software? Provide examples.
17. Explain the role of an operating system in managing
hardware and software resources.
18. What is a compiler, and how does it contribute to program
execution?
19. Describe the importance of system utilities in maintaining
computer performance.
20. How does an operating system facilitate data transfer
between I/O devices and RAM?

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