Computer Performance Measurement Quiz

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What is the relationship between Execution time and Performance?

  • Their relationship depends on the task
  • They are directly proportional
  • They are not related
  • They are inversely proportional (correct)

If computer A runs a program in 10 seconds and computer B runs the same program in 15 seconds, how much faster is A than B?

  • 4 times
  • 3 times
  • 2 times
  • 1.5 times (correct)

How is Speed Up defined in terms of Performance of Computer A and Computer B?

  • Speed Up = Performance A - Performance B
  • Speed Up = Performance B / Performance A
  • Speed Up = Performance A / Performance B (correct)
  • Speed Up = Performance A + Performance B

What needs to be calculated in order to determine the execution time based on Clock cycles?

<p>Average clock cycles per instruction (CPI) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What varies from one system to the other when calculating the Execution time?

<p>Clock cycle time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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