Computer Architecture and Design Chapter 8 & 10

<p>Retrieving the next instruction from memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To facilitate data transfer between different components (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Program Control Instructions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Instructions that save and restore data using a LIFO structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Superscalar processors can execute multiple instructions in parallel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wide Path Memory Access (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Splitting memory addresses across multiple memory banks to increase bandwidth. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Switching between different user accounts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enables data transfers between memory and peripherals without CPU intervention, freeing up the CPU for other tasks. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Solid-State Drive (SSD) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display device. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laser Printer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>CPU Cache (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Superscalar processing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To accelerate memory access (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Multiprocessing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Solid-state storage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enhance visual and graphic output (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Grid computing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gyroscope (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enable short-range wireless communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enables you to use the machine more effectively. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A deeper understanding of the commands being used. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The user will be able to make better informed decisions about computer equipment and application programs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It improves the user's ability to communicate with them effectively. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enables programs to operate more effectively. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It results in significantly faster performance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps the user understand the most efficient way to 'go online'. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The knowledge of when it is preferable to do a job manually versus using a computer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The source of input data. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Compliance with standard agreements (protocols). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Performance, convenience, and cost. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Storage. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>HTML or XML. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One or more computer systems connected using some type of network interconnectivity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure messages are understood by all computers during communication. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The interface requirements must be met, and are determined by such characteristics as performance, convenience, and cost. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>File Protection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine the sequence in which processes execute (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strategies for determining which pages to remove from memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It initiates the loading process of the operating system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It eliminates the need for physical memory entirely. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The collection of pages actively being used by a process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They yield control only when a process is finished. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To centralize data storage for better accessibility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The parts that make up a Central Processing Unit, including ALU, control unit, and registers.

Small storage locations within the CPU that hold data temporarily for processing.

The component that stores data and instructions for the CPU to access during processing.

The process by which a CPU retrieves an instruction from memory and executes it.

Instructions that allow the CPU to move data between memory and registers.

Instructions used for mathematical calculations like addition and subtraction.

The features and specifications of buses that transfer data within the computer.

The design frameworks that define how a CPU operates and organizes its components.

Structures that manage how data is stored and retrieved on storage devices.

Logical storage units created from disks that can contain file systems.

Divisions of a storage device that create separate sections for data management.

A collection of storage resources that can be allocated for various uses.

Hierarchical organization of files resembling a tree with branches and leaf nodes.

A memory management technique that allows use of disk space as additional memory.

An event that occurs when a program tries to access a page not currently loaded in memory.

The method by which an operating system allocates CPU time to processes.

A small, high-speed storage area that temporarily holds frequently accessed data to speed up memory access.

A CPU design technique where multiple instruction phases are overlapped to improve processing efficiency.

A CPU architecture that allows multiple instructions to be executed simultaneously in one cycle.

Utilizing two or more CPUs within a single computer system to improve performance and processing power.

An integrated circuit that incorporates all components of a computer or other electronic systems onto a single chip.

Connecting multiple computers to work together as a single system for increased performance and reliability.

A distributed architecture that connects multiple computer systems to solve complex problems collaboratively.

Specialized processors designed to accelerate graphics rendering and computational tasks, especially in video and image processing.

A method to improve data transfer rates by using multiple memory paths.

A technique that spreads memory addresses across multiple memory modules to increase speed.

I/O operations managed through specific commands written in the program.

Signals that temporarily halt a running program to attend to an event.

A method allowing certain hardware to access main memory independently of the CPU.

A storage medium that uses laser technology to read and write data.

Specialized hardware designed to accelerate graphics rendering and processing.

Comprehending how computers work enhances efficiency in usage.

The strengths and limitations that define what a computer can do.

Understanding the OS allows better usage and control of computer resources.

Knowing when to use a computer versus doing tasks manually.

Understanding the best methods to connect to the internet.

Improving interactions with programmers and analysts by understanding systems.

Selecting appropriate data types affects program performance and efficiency.

Setting up software and systems to maximize performance and speed.

A software application used to access information on the internet.

A server that hosts websites and serves them to browsers.

The medium through which data is transmitted between computers.

A markup language used to create web pages and applications.

Data received by the system for processing, often via devices or channels.

The operations performed on data to convert it into meaningful output.

The results produced by processing data; it could be display, print, etc.

Standard agreements that govern how data is transmitted over a network.