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REVIEW OF ESSENTIAL TERMS AND CONCEPTS 1. What is the difference between computer organization and computer architecture? 2. What is an ISA? 1. What is the difference between computer organization and computer architecture? 2. What is an ISA? 3. What is the importance of the Principle of Equivalence of Hardware and Software" 4. Name the three basic components of every computer. 5. To what power of 10 does the prefix giga- refer? What is the (approximate) equi lent power of 2? 6. To what power of 10 does the prefix micro- refer? What is the (approximate) equi lent power of 2? 7. What unit is typically used to measure the speed of a computer clock? 8. Name two types of computer memory. 9. What is the mission of the IEEE? 10. What is the full name of the organization that uses the initials ISO? Is ISC acronym? 11. ANSI is the acronym used by which organization? 12. What is the name of the Swiss organization that devotes itself to matters concer telephony, telecommunications, and data communications? 13. Who is known as the father of computing and why? 14. What was the significance of the punch card? 15. Name two driving factors in the development of computers. 16. What is it about the transistor that made it such a great improvement over the vac tube? 17. How does an integrated circuit differ from a transistor? 18. Explain the differences between SSI, MSI, LSI, and VLSI. 19. What technology spawned the development of microcomputers? Why? 20. What is meant by an "open architecture"? C1. State Moore's Law. 4. Pretend you are ready to buy a new computer for personal use. First, take a look at ads from various magazines and newspapers and list terms you don't quite under- stand. Look these terms up and give a brief written explanation. Decide what factors are important in your decision as to which computer to buy and list them. After you select the system you would like to buy, identify which terms refer to hardware and which refer to software