===== Midterm Exam Questions =====

  - Describe a scenario where the bus speed could become a bottleneck in a computer system. What are some possible solutions?
  - Describe the Von Neumann architecture and explain how it influences modern computer systems.
  - Compare and contrast the functions of system software and application software, providing examples of each.
  - You are tasked with installing a new operating system on a computer. List the steps you would take to ensure the operating system is installed correctly.
  - Explain the concept of the Turing machine and its significance in computer science.
  - A computer is running slowly even though the CPU usage is low. What other hardware components could be causing the issue, and how would you diagnose them?
  - Perform (1011) - (111100) using 1's and 2's complement.
  - Convert the binary number (101101) to decimal.
  - Perform the binary subtraction of 10011 from 1101 using borrowing.
  - Perform the binary division 10110 ÷11.