CS401A's Prelims: Comp. Sys. Architect. Module 01

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is a device that can compute for desired info through entering info.

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A computer

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on the other hand, can be defined as many elements working as one.

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A system,

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It is a working procedure or methods to which a process is formed.

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system

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therefore, is a system that comprises elements that process raw data and instruction.

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A computer system,

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It is a fundamental representation of facts and observations.

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Data

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It is processed by a computer system to provide information, which is the very reason for the computer’s existence.

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Data

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It can also take on a number of different forms: numbers, text, images, and sounds.

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Data

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It consists of system and application programs that define the instructions executed by the hardware.

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Software

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that acts as an interface for application programs and utilities to access the internal services provided by the operating system.

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application programming interface (API)

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that contains the most important operating system processing functions.

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kernel

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This includes devices that process data by executing instructions, storing data, and moving data and information between various Input/Output (I/O) devices, making the system and info accessible to users.

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Hardware

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It is where the computer processes all data and instructions (or commands that a computer must do).

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Microprocessor

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It is mostly used as a temporary storage for processed data and running applications.

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Primary Storage

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Some of the examples are random access memory (RAM) and cache memory.

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Primary Storage

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It is used to store files, applications, and operating system.

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Secondary Storage

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It is a type of a non-volatile storage media that stores data on spinning magnetic disks rotating at a high-speed.

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HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

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It is a type of a non-volatile storage media that stores data in a single flash memory.

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Flash Drive

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It is known for its portability.

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Flash Drive

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It is a type of a non-volatile storage media that stores data on a series of solid-state flash memory.

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SSD (Solid State Drive)

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It is known for its amazingly fast reading and writing data

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SSD (Solid State Drive)

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It is one of the primary input devices composed of buttons with alphanumeric characters.

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Keyboard

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It is a handheld input device that is capable of controlling and maneuvering graphical user interface (GUI) with the use of a cursor on display.

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Mouse

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It is capable of displaying the GUI of a computer.

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Monitor

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It is capable of representing data on paper.

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Printer

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It consists of hardware and software that transport programs and data between interconnected computer systems.

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Communication

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provides the connection between computers.

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A communication channel

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are copper, fiber-optic, and wireless (infrared [IR], radio frequency [RF], Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth).

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Communication Some of the data media channels

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is the design of computer components in hardware being used, in the flow of data input-process-storage-output within the system, in algorithms being implemented, and more.

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ARCHITECTURE Architecture in computer systems

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The design can be distinguished into two (2):

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by form and by function. Design by form Design by function

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refers to the structure and size of a system. From the structure of the system, computer systems can be classified by form to distinguish form factor.

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Design by form

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are usually small, low cost, and intended for one (1) user or one (1) device. These are used for a large variety of applications,

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Microcomputers

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# These are used for a large variety of applications, from network access to business, educational, and entertainment applicactions and even games. | (e.g., PC, PDA, gadget, and console)

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Microcomputers

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are generally used in a multiuser environment. These servers act as a platform for a specific application,

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Minicomputers

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# These servers act as a platform for a specific application, such as a print server that manages all printers and handles all print tasks or a mail server that manages all the organization's mail. | (e.g., single rack server [print, Web, file])

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Minicomputers

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are large organizational computer systems that act as the main computational infrastructure.

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Mainframes

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These are usually very powerful and support many concurrent users.

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Mainframes

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These systems host an organization's databases and provide applications to support all business processes. | (e.g., server farms [dsata centers])

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Mainframes

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pertains to the specific instruction or process that a computer system must have to meet criteria and application.

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Design by function

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These are the simplest functions of a computer:

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Input/Output Basic arithmetic and logical calculations Data transformation or translation Data sorting Searching for data matches Data storage and retrieval Data movement

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pertains to the placing of data in or out of the computer system.

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Input/Output

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pertains to mathematic calculations and comparison.

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Basic arithmetic and logical calculations

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pertains to the data that changes from one form to another due to instruction or need.

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Data transformation or translation

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pertains to arrangements of data by a list or specific criterion or criteria.

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Data sorting

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pertains to the comparison of data to suffice condition.

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Searching for data matches

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pertains to getting and/or placing data in a non-volatile storage.

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Data storage and retrieval

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pertains to the placement of data from one memory location to the other.

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Data movement

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Can be included as a design by function due to the rapid influx of technology in today's standards.

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Moore's Law

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This law represents designing for rapid change of hardware from the semiconductor industry perspective.

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Moore's Law

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It also states that integrated circuit resources double every 18-24 months.

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Moore's Law

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This law relies on the "Transistor count" as a basis for the advancement of integrated circuit.

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Moore's Law

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As technology arises, computers become more advance to the point of designing complex computer systems for a specific purpose.

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architecture complexity

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Through the complexity of computer architecture, the design and understanding of computer systems become harder.

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architecture complexity

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It is used to characterize a certain object at different levels of representation offering models.

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Abstraction

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It is a structure that has a predetermined ordering from high to low.

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computer hierarchy

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It refers to systems that are organized in the shape of a pyramid.

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computer hierarchy

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It is a process of splitting the system in smaller chunks.

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decomposition

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People can work better by working on smaller separate tasks.

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decomposition

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Work on each chunk in different times (prioritizing important chunks)

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decomposition

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Give each chunk to a different person/team (work can be done in parallel).

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decomposition