Lab 1
Task 1:
Output
Output
Input
Input
Accumulator
Accumulator
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit
Control
Unit
Control
Unit
Memory
Memory
Von Neumann Model

Definitions:
Memory - Memory stores data temporarily for rapid retrieval.
Control Unit – The control unit is a component of a computer’s central processing unit (CPU) that directs operation of the processor.
Arithmetic Logic Unit – A digital circuit that performs arithmetic and bitwise logical operations on integer binary numbers.
Accumulator – A register for short-term, intermediate storage of arithmetic and logic data in a computer’s central processing unit.
Input – The act of entering data into a computer.
Output – Anything that comes out of a computer.
Task 2:
Examples of input - 1. Keyboard 2. Mouse
Examples of output - 1. Monitor 2. Printer
Examples of memory devices - 1. Hard Drive 2. Flash Drive
Examples of devices that are both input and output devices - 1. Modem 2. Network Cards

3. Desktops are much easier to customize and upgrade.
3. Desktops are much easier to customize and upgrade.
2. Notebooks are portable and desktops aren’t.
2. Notebooks are portable and desktops aren’t. 1. With a notebook, everything comes in one small device. On desktops, everything is usually separate components. 2. With a notebook, everything comes in one small device. On desktops, everything is usually separate components.
5. Both notebooks and desktops have system memory, known as RAM.
5. Both notebooks and desktops have system memory, known as RAM.
4. Both notebooks and desktops also have one or more processors.
4. Both notebooks and desktops also have one or more processors.
3. Both notebooks and desktops use a video card and visual display of some kind.
3. Both notebooks and desktops use a video card and visual display of some kind.
2. Both notebooks and desktops operate on a motherboard.
2. Both notebooks and desktops operate on a motherboard. 1. Can run all the same operating systems. 2. Can run all the same operating systems.
Differences
Differences
Similarities
Similarities
Task 3:
Provide a comparison table showing the similarities and differences between desktop and notebook computers: