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What is the primary function of a computer system?
What is the primary function of a computer system?
Which component is responsible for the control signals creation?
Which component is responsible for the control signals creation?
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:
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?
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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?
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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?
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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)?
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Which cache level is known for being extremely fast but relatively small?
Which cache level is known for being extremely fast but relatively small?
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Where is L1 cache typically embedded?
Where is L1 cache typically embedded?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Which cache level is specialized memory designed to enhance the performance of?
Which cache level is specialized memory designed to enhance the performance of?
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What happens when an L3 cache references an instruction?
What happens when an L3 cache references an instruction?
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(True/False) L1 cache can be significantly faster than L3 cache.
(True/False) L1 cache can be significantly faster than L3 cache.
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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?
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