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Computer Systems (Central Processing Unit: Processes all of the data and…
Computer Systems
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Von Neuman Architecture: a computer architecture which forms the core of nearly every computer system
- uses one memory for both instructions and data
- cannot distinguish between data and instructions in a memory location
- executes programs by doing one instruction after the next in a serial manner using a fetch-decode-execute cycle
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Cloud Storage: 'the storage, of data online in the cloud
uses magnetic and, increasingly, solid-state storage at a remote location
Advantages
- unlimited storage capacity
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Disadvantages
- requires reliable internet connection
- can be slower than accessing a data stored on computer
- user looses control over what happens to data as this is managed by the cloud service provider
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Embedded System: a system that has computer hardware with software embedded in it as one of its components
Advantages
- as they are dedicated to a single task, usually easier to design
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- more efficient at doing their task than a general purpose computer
Disadvantages
- only able to run a single application
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