Computer System

Computer System

1. Data Representation

   • Binary
     • Simple
     • 2 states
     • Convert to base 10
   • Numbers
   • Units
     • b/Byte/KB/MB/TB
       • 8 or 1024
   • Mantissa /Exponent
   • Text
     • ASCII
   • Graphic
     • Calculations
     • Bit Mapped
     • Vector
     • Resolution

2. Structure

   • Input
   • Output
   • Memory
     • RAM
     • ROM
   • Backing Storage
     • Hard drive
   • CPU
     • ALU
     • CU
     • Registers

3. Peripherals

   • Interface
     • Speed
     • Voltage

4. Networks

5. Operating System

   • Error Reporting
   • Allocation Resources
   • Memory management
   • File management

6. Performance