12 Questions
What is the main factor that has led to the development of RISC architectures?
High-level language compilers
What is the main limitation of Instruction-Level parallelism (ILP)?
It is no longer able to leverage single processor performance improvements
What is an example of a Personal Mobile Device (PMD)?
Smartphone
What is the main benefit of using Data-level parallelism (DLP)?
New models for performance improvement
What has been the trend in computer architecture since 2003?
Development of new models for performance improvement
What is the main enabling factor for lightweight computers?
Productivity-based managed/interpreted programming languages
What is the primary emphasis in designing servers?
Availability, scalability, throughput
What type of parallelism is associated with vector architectures and Graphic Processor Units (GPUs)?
Instruction-Level Parallelism
According to Flynn's Taxonomy, what type of architecture is characterized by a single instruction stream and multiple data streams?
SIMD
What is the primary focus of the 'old' view of computer architecture?
Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) design
What type of register is x0 in RISC-V?
Zero constant register
What is the addressing mode used in RISC-V?
Register, immediate, displacement
This quiz covers the improvements in semiconductor technology, feature size, and clock speed, as well as advancements in computer architectures, including RISC and the impact of HLL compilers and UNIX. It also explores the enabling of lightweight computers and productivity-based programming languages.
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