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Computer Architecture: CPU and Data Storage

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What happens to the program counter after each instruction is fetched?

It points to the next instruction in the sequence (correct)

It remains unchanged

It points to the previous instruction in the sequence

It resets to zero

What is the primary function of the program counter?

To store instructions

To execute instructions

To point to the next instruction in the sequence (correct)

To control the ALU

What factor does not affect the performance of a program?

Design of the instruction set

Number of input devices connected (correct)

Speed of electronic circuits in the processor

Access times to the cache and main memory

What is a benefit of improving process technology in transistor manufacturing?

More transistors can be placed on a chip Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a multicore processor?

Multiple processing units on a single chip Signup and view all the answers

For a fast CPU, what is a consideration when choosing a motherboard?

The number of CPU sockets it has Signup and view all the answers

What is a function of an application program with respect to I/O devices?

To read data from an input device Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that affects the performance of a program?

The design of the instruction set Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of parallelism in processing?

More operations can be done at the same time Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of improvement in the materials used in transistors?

Instructions can be executed faster Signup and view all the answers