CNIT 176 exam 1
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1. Model One way of breaking down the layers of a computing system and thinking about
how computers function
2. Task Write a program that does soemthing
3. Algorithm Breaking the task down ( Flow chart)
4. Program Each step of algorithm might translate to many lines of code
5. Instruction Set Processor independent program translated to a processor dependent program
Architecture
6. Microarchitec- The ISA is implemented by connecting small hardware components together to
ture make a microarchitecture
7. Logic Gates Every component of the micro architecture can be implemented with.
8. Devices A network of transistors makes up a logic gate. These transistors have a charge
which is manipulated by electrons and can be interpreted as either 1 or 0
9. Abstraction A mental model that removes complex details
10. Generation zero mechanical calculating machines
11. Generation zero 1642-1945
(year)
12. First Generation Vacuum Tube computers
13. First Generation 1945-1953
(year)
14. Second Genera- Transistorized computers
tion
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15. Second Genera- 1954-1965
tion (year)
16. Transistor Replaced vacuum tube, fast, small, durable and cheap
17. Magnetic Core Replaced, magnetic drums, information available instantly
18. Magnetic Disks Replaced magnetic tape, data can be accessed directly
19. Third Generation Integrated circuit computers
20. Third Generation 1965-1980
(year)
21. Integrated cir- Replaces circuit boards, smaller, cheaper, faster, more reliable
cuits
22. Terminal An input/output device with a keyboard and screen
23. Fourth Genera- VLSI Computers
tion
24. Fourth Genera- 1980 - ????
tion (year)
25. Moore's Law The density of transistors in an integrated circuit will double every year
26. Rock's law The cost of capital equipment to build semiconductors will double every four years
27. System A collection of components linked together and organized in such a way as to be
recognized as a single unit
28. Enviroment Anything outside of the system
29.
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1. Model One way of breaking down the layers of a computing system and thinking about
how computers function
2. Task Write a program that does soemthing
3. Algorithm Breaking the task down ( Flow chart)
4. Program Each step of algorithm might translate to many lines of code
5. Instruction Set Processor independent program translated to a processor dependent program
Architecture
6. Microarchitec- The ISA is implemented by connecting small hardware components together to
ture make a microarchitecture
7. Logic Gates Every component of the micro architecture can be implemented with.
8. Devices A network of transistors makes up a logic gate. These transistors have a charge
which is manipulated by electrons and can be interpreted as either 1 or 0
9. Abstraction A mental model that removes complex details
10. Generation zero mechanical calculating machines
11. Generation zero 1642-1945
(year)
12. First Generation Vacuum Tube computers
13. First Generation 1945-1953
(year)
14. Second Genera- Transistorized computers
tion
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, CNIT 176 exam 1
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_4gabe8
15. Second Genera- 1954-1965
tion (year)
16. Transistor Replaced vacuum tube, fast, small, durable and cheap
17. Magnetic Core Replaced, magnetic drums, information available instantly
18. Magnetic Disks Replaced magnetic tape, data can be accessed directly
19. Third Generation Integrated circuit computers
20. Third Generation 1965-1980
(year)
21. Integrated cir- Replaces circuit boards, smaller, cheaper, faster, more reliable
cuits
22. Terminal An input/output device with a keyboard and screen
23. Fourth Genera- VLSI Computers
tion
24. Fourth Genera- 1980 - ????
tion (year)
25. Moore's Law The density of transistors in an integrated circuit will double every year
26. Rock's law The cost of capital equipment to build semiconductors will double every four years
27. System A collection of components linked together and organized in such a way as to be
recognized as a single unit
28. Enviroment Anything outside of the system
29.
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