Computer Buses: Types and Functions

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What is the main function of a data bus?

  • Carry data from a device controller or port (correct)
  • Carry commands to an I/O device controller or port
  • Fetch instructions from memory
  • Store results of an instruction into memory

Which control signal is issued when the CPU is reading from an input port?

  • Memory Read
  • Memory Write
  • I/O Write
  • I/O Read (correct)

In a system bus, what does the address bus determine?

  • Speed at which data should be sent
  • Operation to be performed on data
  • Type of data to be sent
  • Where data should be sent (correct)

Which signal is used to synchronize slow memory or I/O ports with the fast CPU?

<p>Ready (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What different functions does a system bus combine?

<p>Data bus, address bus, and control bus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the control bus play in controlling the data and address lines?

<p>Control access and use of the data and address lines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the Memory Write signal issued?

<p>When performing a write operation with memory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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