Computer Architecture and Design Chapter 8 & 10

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the CPU?

What is the primary role of registers within the CPU?

Which of the following is a critical characteristic of primary memory (RAM)?

During the Fetch-Execute cycle, what is the role of the 'Fetch' stage?

What is the purpose of a 'bus' in a computer system?

Which instruction type is responsible for altering the sequence of program execution based on a certain condition?

Which of the following describes the function of a stack instruction?

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes a superscalar processor from a scalar processor?

Which memory access technique improves performance by fetching data in larger blocks?

What is the primary function of memory interleaving?

Which of the following is NOT a typical use of interrupts in a computer system?

What is the main advantage of using Direct Memory Access (DMA) for I/O operations?

Which storage medium provides non-volatile, rewritable memory using floating-gate transistors?

What is the function of a Graphical Processing Unit (GPU)?

What type of printer creates images by selectively charging areas on a drum to attract toner?

In the hierarchy of storage, which of the following is generally characterized by the highest cost per bit?

Which of the following CPU design techniques involves executing multiple instructions simultaneously?

What is the primary function of cache memory?

Which of the following terms describes a CPU architecture that incorporates multiple processing cores on a single chip?

Which technology has become increasingly important as storage in powerful tablets and smartphones?

In modern computing, what is the role of graphical processing units (GPUs)?

Which interconnection technique, focused on improving computer performance and reliability, involves linking multiple computers?

In the context of mobile devices, what type of sensor is used to determine orientation and angular velocity?

What is the function of near-field communication (NFC) sensors in mobile devices?

According to content, what is a direct advantage of understanding how computer systems operate?

What benefit does a user gain from understanding the capabilities and limitations of computer systems?

What outcome is most likely when a user better understands the operations of program applications, according to the content?

In what way does understanding computer systems benefit a user interacting with system analysts and programmers?

How can programmers benefit from understanding machines?

What is the implication of choosing the appropriate data type for a variable in programming?

What impact does system understanding have on a home network user?

What is one of the advantages of understanding computer systems as highlighted in the content?

What is the key difference between the two examples of IT systems described?

What is a crucial requirement for network interfaces to ensure successful message exchange between computers in an IT system?

Which of the following factors primarily determine the form that network interconnectivity takes within an IT system?

Which of the following is NOT a component that characterizes the work performed by an individual computer system within an IT system?

In the context of Web browser applications, which element dictates how the data received is to be processed?

What is the most accurate definition of an IT system?

Why are standard protocols important for network interfaces in an IT system?

What is an accurate description about networks within an IT system?

Which concept is NOT included in the section on memory management?

What is the purpose of process scheduling in an operating system?

Which of the following best describes page replacement algorithms?

What is the significance of the bootstrap in an operating system?

Which statement about virtual storage is incorrect?

What do working sets in the context of memory management refer to?

Which of the following is a feature of nonpreemptive dispatch algorithms?

What is one of the roles of storage area networks (SANs)?