Input-Output Devices and Control Units Quiz
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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?

  • Main memory
  • Control unit (correct)
  • Registers
  • I/O
  • 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?

    <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

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