Computer Architecture: Identifying Processor Components

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What module does the ALU belong to in a computer?

Data Path (correct)
Control Unit
Peripheral
Memory

What is the primary function of the Linker in the compilation process?

Translates assembly language code into machine code
Performs syntax rules checking and constructs a symbol table
Performs program analysis and optimization
Combines partial programs and libraries into a single executable (correct)

Which stage is responsible for retrieving the instruction from memory in the instruction cycle?

Execute
Decode
Store
Fetch (correct)

What is the term for the amount of time it takes for a computer to execute a benchmark?

CPU time (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the compilation process?

Program Execution (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of constructing a symbol table and abstract syntax tree in the compilation process?

Syntax Analysis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the component that acts as an interface between the processor and the outside world?

To connect the processor to the outside world, including long-term storage and user interfaces (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which component stores a large number of pieces of information, including program data and instructions?

Memory (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the component that carries data between the ALU, registers, memory, and peripherals?

To act as a data highway between components (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which component contains the ALU and registers, and the interconnection between them?

CPU (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the component that stores a small number of pieces of information, commonly the temporary results of calculations?

To hold temporary results of calculations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the component that operates on one or more numerical values to perform calculations and operations on data?

ALU (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Syntax Analyzer in the compilation process?

To construct a symbol table and abstract syntax tree (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components is responsible for storing data temporarily during the execution of a program?

Registers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Backend in the compilation process?

To generate the final executable machine code (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the number of instructions that a computer can execute in a given time?

Instruction count (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components is responsible for controlling the flow of data between different components of a computer?

Control Unit (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Middle Stage in the compilation process?

To optimize the program for better performance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ALU?

Operates on one or more numerical values to perform calculations and operations on data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the CPU that interfaces with the outside world?

IO or Peripherals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What component stores a large number of pieces of information, including program data and instructions?

Memory (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for carrying data between the ALU, registers, memory, and peripherals?

Interconnection between them (C) Signup and view all the answers

What component stores a small number of pieces of information, commonly the temporary results of calculations?

Registers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What part of the CPU coordinates the flow of information around the processor?

Control Unit (D) Signup and view all the answers