Input-Output Devices and Control Units Quiz

UnforgettableRaleigh avatar
UnforgettableRaleigh
·
·
Download

Start Quiz

Study Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of a computer system?

Execute a program

Which component is responsible for the control signals creation?

Control unit

In a computer system, the operation of individual components as part of the structure refers to:

Function

What is a key aspect of all computer functions, according to the text?

<p>Data processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which computer function involves moving data between the computer and the outside world?

<p>Data movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which view of a computer describes the components like CPU, Main memory, I/O, and system interconnections?

<p>Structural view</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the CPU's Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)?

<p>Perform arithmetic and logic operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cache level is known for being extremely fast but relatively small?

<p>CPU cache</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is L1 cache typically embedded?

<p>On the CPU chip</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature of L3 cache compared to L1 and L2?

<p>Higher speed than DRAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a multicore processor, what do cores share when it comes to cache levels?

<p>L2 and L3 cache</p> Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does the high-speed alternative system bus serve in relation to the cache and CPU?

<p>It connects the CPU and the cache without traffic interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cache level is specialized memory designed to enhance the performance of?

<p>L3 cache</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an L3 cache references an instruction?

<p>(The instruction is elevated to a higher level of cache)</p> Signup and view all the answers

(True/False) L1 cache can be significantly faster than L3 cache.

<p><strong>True</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

What would you say about the speed comparison between DRAM and **L3**cache?

<p>DRAM has double speed compared to **<em>L3</em>**cache.</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Quizzes Like This

Understanding Input/Output (I/O) Devices
5 questions
Hardware de E/S
12 questions

Hardware de E/S

HealthfulHilbert avatar
HealthfulHilbert
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser