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A processor has a 24-bit address bus. What is the total addressable memory in bytes?
A processor has a 24-bit address bus. What is the total addressable memory in bytes?
A memory chip is organized as 1,024 locations, each storing 4 bits. What is its capacity in bytes?
A memory chip is organized as 1,024 locations, each storing 4 bits. What is its capacity in bytes?
If a decoder has 4 inputs, how many output lines does it produce?
If a decoder has 4 inputs, how many output lines does it produce?
How many bits are required in the address bus to access 256 KB of memory?
How many bits are required in the address bus to access 256 KB of memory?
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A system uses a 5-to-32 decoder. How many memory blocks can it address?
A system uses a 5-to-32 decoder. How many memory blocks can it address?
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If a processor uses a 3-to-8 decoder, what range of memory chips can it access?
If a processor uses a 3-to-8 decoder, what range of memory chips can it access?
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What is the base-2 logarithm of 1,048,576 bytes, and what does it represent?
What is the base-2 logarithm of 1,048,576 bytes, and what does it represent?
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A processor has an 18-bit address bus. How many unique memory locations can it address?
A processor has an 18-bit address bus. How many unique memory locations can it address?
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How is memory divided in the Von Neumann architecture?
How is memory divided in the Von Neumann architecture?
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Which device converts binary input into a unique decimal output?
Which device converts binary input into a unique decimal output?
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Which of the following is an example of a 3-bit address line's memory capacity?
Which of the following is an example of a 3-bit address line's memory capacity?
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What determines the number of outputs in a decoder?
What determines the number of outputs in a decoder?
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How many memory locations are available with a 12-bit address bus?
How many memory locations are available with a 12-bit address bus?
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Which of these is NOT part of the system bus?
Which of these is NOT part of the system bus?
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If an Intel 8080 processor has 16 address lines, what is its memory capacity?
If an Intel 8080 processor has 16 address lines, what is its memory capacity?
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How many unique memory locations can a processor with a 16-bit address bus access?
How many unique memory locations can a processor with a 16-bit address bus access?
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What is the total memory capacity of a system that utilizes a 4-to-16 decoder with each block having a capacity of 4 KB?
What is the total memory capacity of a system that utilizes a 4-to-16 decoder with each block having a capacity of 4 KB?
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If a processor has a 20-bit address bus, how many memory locations can it access in total?
If a processor has a 20-bit address bus, how many memory locations can it access in total?
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How many unique outputs will a decoder with 5 inputs generate?
How many unique outputs will a decoder with 5 inputs generate?
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What is the range of memory addresses that a 10-bit address bus can access in decimal?
What is the range of memory addresses that a 10-bit address bus can access in decimal?
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In a memory chip that stores 1,024 locations of 8 bits each, what is the total capacity in bytes?
In a memory chip that stores 1,024 locations of 8 bits each, what is the total capacity in bytes?
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For a processor with 15 address lines, what is the maximum memory capacity it can access in bytes?
For a processor with 15 address lines, what is the maximum memory capacity it can access in bytes?
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What is the highest addressable memory location in hexadecimal for a decoder mapping 8 chips with each having 2 KB capacity?
What is the highest addressable memory location in hexadecimal for a decoder mapping 8 chips with each having 2 KB capacity?
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How many memory chips are needed to fill the address space for an 8-bit microprocessor with a 16-bit address bus and a 1 KB memory chip?
How many memory chips are needed to fill the address space for an 8-bit microprocessor with a 16-bit address bus and a 1 KB memory chip?
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What is the primary function of the ALU within a Von Neumann architecture?
What is the primary function of the ALU within a Von Neumann architecture?
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What is the relationship between the size of the address bus and the memory capacity of a processor?
What is the relationship between the size of the address bus and the memory capacity of a processor?
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If an 8-bit microprocessor has a 16-bit address bus, how many memory locations can it access?
If an 8-bit microprocessor has a 16-bit address bus, how many memory locations can it access?
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What is the main characteristic that differentiates a 3-to-8 decoder from a 4-to-16 decoder?
What is the main characteristic that differentiates a 3-to-8 decoder from a 4-to-16 decoder?
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What output will a 3-to-8 decoder produce if the inputs are S0 = 1, S1 = 0, and S2 = 1?
What output will a 3-to-8 decoder produce if the inputs are S0 = 1, S1 = 0, and S2 = 1?
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A system bus typically consists of which components?
A system bus typically consists of which components?
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Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of the Von Neumann architecture?
Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of the Von Neumann architecture?
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What is the purpose of the control bus in a system bus?
What is the purpose of the control bus in a system bus?
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Study Notes
Multiple-Choice Reviewer - Part 1
- Encoder Function: Converts n input lines to 2n output lines.
- 3-to-8 Decoder Output (All Inputs 0): DO
- ALU Primary Function (Von Neumann): Arithmetic and logical operations.
- Von Neumann Architecture Feature (NOT): Separate storage for data and instruction (shared pathway for both)
- System Bus Components: Address Bus, Data Bus, Control Bus
- Processor Memory Capacity Determinant: Number of address bus bits.
- 4-to-16 Decoder Inputs: 4
- Control Bus Purpose: Manage and coordinate operations like read and write.
Multiple-Choice Reviewer - Part 2
- 16-bit Address Bus Memory Locations: 216
- 20-bit Address Bus Maximum Memory Capacity: 4 MB
- 16 Address Lines Memory Capacity (Intel 8080): 64 KB
- 1 KB Memory Chip Address Lines: 10
- 3-to-8 Decoder Memory Chip Range: 0-7
- 512 MB Memory Capacity Address Lines: 29
- 5-to-32 Decoder Memory Blocks: 32
- Base-2 Logarithm of 1,048,576 (Bytes): 20, number of address lines
- 18-bit Address Bus Memory Locations: 218
- 4 KB Memory Chip Address Lines: 12
- 3-to-8 Decoder with 8 memory chips, 2KB each: Highest Addressable Memory: 0x3FFF.
- 15 Address Lines Maximum Memory Capacity: 64KB
Additional Questions
- 4-Input Decoder Outputs: 8
- 256KB Memory Address Bus Bits: 18
- 1 KB (1024 locations, 4 bits each) Capacity in bytes: 512
- **3 to- 8 decoder Memory access:**0 - 7
- Decoder with 5 Inputs Unique Outputs: 32
- 10-bit Address Bus Decimal Range: 0 - 1023
- **3-to-8 decoder selecting a memory chip:**If input is 011, chip 3 is selected from the list
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Test your knowledge on fundamental concepts of computer architecture, including encoders, decoders, ALU functions, and memory capacities. This quiz covers key components such as the system bus and memory architecture specifics. Perfect for students in computer science or electrical engineering courses.
