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Which module does the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) belong to?
Which module does the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) belong to?
- I/O Peripherals
- Data Path (correct)
- Control Unit
- Memory
In the compilation process, which stage is responsible for constructing a symbol table and abstract syntax tree?
In the compilation process, which stage is responsible for constructing a symbol table and abstract syntax tree?
- Assembler
- Backend
- Linker
- Syntax Analyzer (Parser) (correct)
What is the primary function of the linker in the compilation process?
What is the primary function of the linker in the compilation process?
- Arranges the symbol table in memory
- Performs syntax rules checking
- Combines partial programs and libraries (correct)
- Translates assembly language code
During the Fetch Stage of the instruction cycle, which hardware components are active?
During the Fetch Stage of the instruction cycle, which hardware components are active?
What is the primary purpose of a benchmark in computer systems?
What is the primary purpose of a benchmark in computer systems?
What is the primary function of the IO or Peripherals?
What is the primary function of the IO or Peripherals?
What is the primary factor that contributes to propagation delay in digital circuits?
What is the primary factor that contributes to propagation delay in digital circuits?
What component of the CPU is responsible for storing a small number of pieces of information?
What component of the CPU is responsible for storing a small number of pieces of information?
Which component of the CPU carries data between different components?
Which component of the CPU carries data between different components?
What is the primary function of the ALU?
What is the primary function of the ALU?
What component of the CPU stores a large number of pieces of information?
What component of the CPU stores a large number of pieces of information?
What is the role of the component that contains the ALU and Registers?
What is the role of the component that contains the ALU and Registers?
What is the 32-bit hexadecimal representation of the instruction 'divu $s4, $a3'?
What is the 32-bit hexadecimal representation of the instruction 'divu $s4, $a3'?
What is the maximum amount of memory that can be accessed in the MIPS architecture?
What is the maximum amount of memory that can be accessed in the MIPS architecture?
What is the purpose of the 'nor' instruction in MIPS?
What is the purpose of the 'nor' instruction in MIPS?
What instruction should be used to implement an 'if (a!=b)' decision in assembly?
What instruction should be used to implement an 'if (a!=b)' decision in assembly?
What is the purpose of the 'addi' instruction in MIPS?
What is the purpose of the 'addi' instruction in MIPS?
What register is automatically updated by the 'jal' instruction in MIPS?
What register is automatically updated by the 'jal' instruction in MIPS?
What is the number of symbols used in the decimal number system?
What is the number of symbols used in the decimal number system?
What is the correct binary representation of the decimal value 35 in 8-bit 2's complement format?
What is the correct binary representation of the decimal value 35 in 8-bit 2's complement format?
What is the correct hexadecimal representation of the binary value 0000101011111100 using 4 hex places?
What is the correct hexadecimal representation of the binary value 0000101011111100 using 4 hex places?
What indicates an even number in the two's complement representation?
What indicates an even number in the two's complement representation?
What is the result of the binary addition 00000011 + 00101011 in 8-bit 2's complement format?
What is the result of the binary addition 00000011 + 00101011 in 8-bit 2's complement format?
What is the decimal representation of the 2's complement value 11011100?
What is the decimal representation of the 2's complement value 11011100?
What is the 2's complement representation of the decimal value -32 using 8 bits?
What is the 2's complement representation of the decimal value -32 using 8 bits?
What is the decimal representation of the 2's complement value 11101111?
What is the decimal representation of the 2's complement value 11101111?
What is the most significant byte of a multi-byte datatype stored in a big-endian system?
What is the most significant byte of a multi-byte datatype stored in a big-endian system?
What exception will occur if a variable of type unsigned short stores a value of 65535 and is incremented?
What exception will occur if a variable of type unsigned short stores a value of 65535 and is incremented?
Which register is read from as the instruction subu $t1, $v1, $t3 is executed?
Which register is read from as the instruction subu $t1, $v1, $t3 is executed?
What is the purpose of the sra instruction?
What is the purpose of the sra instruction?
What is the primary advantage of increasing instruction count?
What is the primary advantage of increasing instruction count?
What is the reason a load instruction can cause a stall?
What is the reason a load instruction can cause a stall?
Can forwarding alone resolve all hazards in the given code?
Can forwarding alone resolve all hazards in the given code?
What is the description of a 1-bit history table branch prediction?
What is the description of a 1-bit history table branch prediction?
What is required to implement a pipelined design in a single-cycle processor?
What is required to implement a pipelined design in a single-cycle processor?
What type of memory technology is typically used for main system memory?
What type of memory technology is typically used for main system memory?
What type of memory should be placed close to the CPU in a memory hierarchy design?
What type of memory should be placed close to the CPU in a memory hierarchy design?
Which type of memory is the cheapest?
Which type of memory is the cheapest?
What type of locality is a level 1 cache focused on supporting?
What type of locality is a level 1 cache focused on supporting?
What is the name of an architecture that executes one instruction on many sets of data at a time?
What is the name of an architecture that executes one instruction on many sets of data at a time?
