von Neumann Architecture

What is a key limitation of fixed-program computers?

• They can perform only one specific task

• They use too much memory

• They have slow processors

• They are portable

The design of stored-program computers was introduced by _______.

So the architecture is called ________ architecture

Which of the following is not a component of the von Neumann architecture?

• Control unit

• Graphics card

• ALU

• Cache

Match each component of the CPU with its function:

Groups:

(a) ALU

,

(b) Cache

,

(c) Clock

,

(d) Control Unit

• Decodes and directs instruction execution

• Performs arithmetic and logic operations

• Provides high-speed memory near the CPU

• Sends a regular pulse to synchronize components

Instructions are fetched from main memory and brought to the _______ for processing.