27 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU)?
To speed up machine learning applications
What is a limitation of multiprocessors in computer systems?
Improvements in one aspect do not result in proportional improvement in performance
What is a benefit of using multiple core processors in a computer system?
Increased parallel processing capabilities
Why do advancements in technology not always result in equal improvements in computer system performance?
Because improvements in one aspect may not have proportional impact
What is an example of a technology designed to speed up machine learning applications?
Tensor Processing Units (TPUs)
What is the range of addresses for RAM2?
018000 to 01BFFF
What is the purpose of the decoder IC in the decoding circuit?
To simplify the decoder circuitry
What is the function of the CS signal in the decoding circuit?
To select the RAM chip
What is the name of the 3-8 line decoder IC mentioned in the text?
74LS138
How many RAM chips are used in the decoding circuit?
4
What is the primary difference between combinational logic and sequential logic?
Combinational logic is memoryless, while sequential logic contains memory elements.
What is the purpose of a K-map in the design of combinational logic?
To minimize the output function of a digital system using Boolean algebra
What is the minimized expression for the digital system described by the truth table X Y Z F, YZ X YZ YZ YZ X?
F = X + YZ
What is the limitation of a half adder circuit?
It cannot add the carry bit from the previous stage
What is the function of a full adder circuit?
To calculate the sum of three binary bits
What is the purpose of the carry-in bit in a full adder circuit?
To carry the result from the previous stage to the current stage
What determines the amount of memory that can be accessed in a computer system?
Number of address lines
If a computer system has 20 address lines, what is its memory capacity?
220 or 1M
What is the direction of data transfer in the Data Bus?
Bidirectional
What is the primary function of the Address Bus?
To send the address to the selected memory location
What is the typical size of the Data Bus?
8, 16, 32, or 64 bits
What is the expected speed of Ethernet according to the Ethernet Alliance's 2022 technology roadmap?
800 Gbps and 1.6 Tbps
What was the speed of Wi-Fi according to the 802.11 standard in 1997?
2 Mbps
What is the name of the wireless protocol that has undergone significant improvements over the years?
Wi-Fi
What is the name of the interface that is considered outdated for peripheral interconnection?
PCI
What is the speed of Wi-Fi according to the 802.11ac standard?
3.2 Gbps
What is the expected timeframe for the Ethernet Alliance's 2022 technology roadmap to become an IEEE standard?
Between 2023 and 2025
This quiz assesses your understanding of computer architecture and performance, including core processors, Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), and other related concepts.
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