10 Questions
Which one of the following best describes the Von Neumann bottleneck?
The issue where the processor is idle while waiting for instructions to be accessed from memory
What is the purpose of registers in a computer system?
To store data/instructions temporarily
What is the standard operation in the fetch-execute cycle?
Fetch the next instruction from memory
Which one of the following best describes the program counter?
The register containing the address of the instruction in the program being executed
What can be used to mitigate the Von Neumann bottleneck?
High-speed cache
Which one of the following best describes the role of the program counter in a computer system?
It is a register that stores the address of the next instruction to be executed.
Which one of the following best describes the Von Neumann bottleneck?
It is a term used to describe the idle time of the processor while waiting for instructions/data to be accessed from memory.
What can be used to mitigate the Von Neumann bottleneck?
High speed cache
What is the purpose of registers in a computer system?
To store data/instructions temporarily
What is the standard operation in the fetch-execute cycle?
Fetch the next instruction from memory
Test your knowledge of computer architecture and assembly programming with this quiz. Topics covered include the components that make up a computer, the Von Neumann architecture, and the relationship between instructions, data, and memory. Perfect for computer science students and enthusiasts.
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