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What is the primary function of a computer system?
What is the primary function of a computer system?
- Data movement operation
- Execute a program (correct)
- Control data processing
- Perform data storage
Which component is responsible for the control signals creation?
Which component is responsible for the control signals creation?
- Main memory
- Control unit (correct)
- Registers
- I/O
In a computer system, the operation of individual components as part of the structure refers to:
In a computer system, the operation of individual components as part of the structure refers to:
- Control
- Instruction execution
- Function (correct)
- Data processing
What is a key aspect of all computer functions, according to the text?
What is a key aspect of all computer functions, according to the text?
Which computer function involves moving data between the computer and the outside world?
Which computer function involves moving data between the computer and the outside world?
Which view of a computer describes the components like CPU, Main memory, I/O, and system interconnections?
Which view of a computer describes the components like CPU, Main memory, I/O, and system interconnections?
What is the main function of the CPU's Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)?
What is the main function of the CPU's Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)?
Which cache level is known for being extremely fast but relatively small?
Which cache level is known for being extremely fast but relatively small?
Where is L1 cache typically embedded?
Where is L1 cache typically embedded?
What is a distinguishing feature of L3 cache compared to L1 and L2?
What is a distinguishing feature of L3 cache compared to L1 and L2?
In a multicore processor, what do cores share when it comes to cache levels?
In a multicore processor, what do cores share when it comes to cache levels?
What purpose does the high-speed alternative system bus serve in relation to the cache and CPU?
What purpose does the high-speed alternative system bus serve in relation to the cache and CPU?
Which cache level is specialized memory designed to enhance the performance of?
Which cache level is specialized memory designed to enhance the performance of?
What happens when an L3 cache references an instruction?
What happens when an L3 cache references an instruction?
(True/False) L1 cache can be significantly faster than L3 cache.
(True/False) L1 cache can be significantly faster than L3 cache.
What would you say about the speed comparison between DRAM and **L3**cache?
What would you say about the speed comparison between DRAM and **L3**cache?
