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Which component of a computer system is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations?
Which component of a computer system is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations?
- Control Unit
- Input Unit
- Memory Unit
- Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) (correct)
Which data representation method uses base-16?
Which data representation method uses base-16?
- Decimal
- Binary
- Octal
- Hexadecimal (correct)
Which of the following signed number representations is most commonly used due to its efficient arithmetic operations?
Which of the following signed number representations is most commonly used due to its efficient arithmetic operations?
- Excess-K
- Sign-magnitude
- 2's complement (correct)
- 1's complement
What is the primary role of the Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)?
What is the primary role of the Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)?
Which addressing mode fetches the operand directly from the memory location specified in the instruction?
Which addressing mode fetches the operand directly from the memory location specified in the instruction?
Which type of memory is primarily used for storing frequently accessed data to reduce average memory access time?
Which type of memory is primarily used for storing frequently accessed data to reduce average memory access time?
Which of the following memory types is non-volatile and can be electrically erased and reprogrammed?
Which of the following memory types is non-volatile and can be electrically erased and reprogrammed?
Which I/O method allows devices to transfer data directly to or from memory without CPU intervention?
Which I/O method allows devices to transfer data directly to or from memory without CPU intervention?
What is the main function of the control unit within the CPU?
What is the main function of the control unit within the CPU?
Why is pipelining used in CPU design?
Why is pipelining used in CPU design?
Which type of control unit uses combinational logic to generate control signals?
Which type of control unit uses combinational logic to generate control signals?
Which of the following is a common hazard that can stall a pipeline?
Which of the following is a common hazard that can stall a pipeline?
Which cache mapping technique provides the most flexibility in terms of where a block can be stored in the cache?
Which cache mapping technique provides the most flexibility in terms of where a block can be stored in the cache?
What is the purpose of a cache replacement policy?
What is the purpose of a cache replacement policy?
What is the primary benefit of using virtual memory?
What is the primary benefit of using virtual memory?
Which parallel processing architecture involves executing the same instruction on multiple data elements simultaneously?
Which parallel processing architecture involves executing the same instruction on multiple data elements simultaneously?
Which of the following describes a MIMD (Multiple Instruction, Multiple Data) architecture?
Which of the following describes a MIMD (Multiple Instruction, Multiple Data) architecture?
In the context of instruction formats, what does a 'zero-address' instruction format imply?
In the context of instruction formats, what does a 'zero-address' instruction format imply?
How does 'interrupt-driven I/O' improve system efficiency compared to 'programmed I/O'?
How does 'interrupt-driven I/O' improve system efficiency compared to 'programmed I/O'?
What is the purpose of 'branch prediction' in pipelined processors?
What is the purpose of 'branch prediction' in pipelined processors?
Flashcards
Computer Architecture
Computer Architecture
Design and organization of computer systems focusing on hardware and software interaction.
Fundamental computer units
Fundamental computer units
Input unit, output unit, memory unit, ALU, and control unit.
Input Unit
Input Unit
Receives data for processing.
Memory Unit
Memory Unit
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Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
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Control Unit
Control Unit
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CPU (Central Processing Unit)
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
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Data Representation
Data Representation
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Common data representations
Common data representations
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Signed Number Representations
Signed Number Representations
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Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)
Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)
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Opcode
Opcode
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Addressing Modes
Addressing Modes
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Common Addressing Modes
Common Addressing Modes
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Memory Hierarchy
Memory Hierarchy
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Cache Memory
Cache Memory
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Main Memory (RAM)
Main Memory (RAM)
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Secondary Storage
Secondary Storage
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Memory Addressing
Memory Addressing
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Memory Types
Memory Types
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