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to provide the essential ingredients (data) need to optimise your design to meet
and communication channels for the user the requirements efficiently.
programs (cooks) to function effectively Step 1: Demonstrate the key
within the CPU kitchen (processor), requirements you will Chapter One: Computer architecture
ensuring the successful preparation and consider to design a simple
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delivery of processed information. computer
Step 2: Use simulation tool,
Activity 1.16: visualise how each parts
(such as Input/Output, CPU,
Building a simple computer memory) of a computer you
Aim: designed works and show
To enhance understanding of how to how different parts relate.
optimise the design to efficiently meet Step 3: Present the model or the blue
the specified requirements. print of a simple computer
you designed
Materials: Deliverable:
Components for the computer system:
Simulation tool (such as Logisim and A comprehensive document outlining
simul IDE), Central Processing Unit the design proposal for the simple
(CPU), Memory (RAM), Storage computer system, simulation of a
device (such as hard drive or solid- simple designed computer.
state drive); Input devices (such as
keyboard, mouse); Output devices Exercise 1.19
(such as monitor, speakers); Power
supply, Cables and connectors; Basic 1. What is the primary function of the
tools like screwdrivers. memory system in a computer?
2. How does the I/O system contribute
Instructions: to the overall functionality of a
ABC Company sponsoring young computer?
innovators who have innovative ideas.
Assume your school teacher assign 3. What are the key responsibilities
you and your team a task to design of the memory system in managing
a simple computer system from data and instructions?
scratch to showcase to the sponsor. 4. How does the I/O system facilitate
The computer needs to be capable communication between the
of performing basic arithmetic computer and external devices?
operations (addition, subtraction, 5. What are some common challenges
multiplication, and division), storing faced by the memory and I/O
and retrieving data. Your school has systems, and how are they addressed
limited resources and budget, you in modern computer architectures?
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