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Which architectural design separates the instruction and data memory into two distinct units?
Which architectural design separates the instruction and data memory into two distinct units?
What is the key advantage of the Harvard Architecture over the Von Neumann Architecture?
What is the key advantage of the Harvard Architecture over the Von Neumann Architecture?
Which architecture is more commonly used in modern processors found in PCs and servers?
Which architecture is more commonly used in modern processors found in PCs and servers?
What is the primary disadvantage of the Harvard Architecture compared to the Von Neumann Architecture?
What is the primary disadvantage of the Harvard Architecture compared to the Von Neumann Architecture?
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Which architecture is better suited for processors that do not have internal memory or peripherals?
Which architecture is better suited for processors that do not have internal memory or peripherals?
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What is the key reason why the Von Neumann Architecture is preferred for processors over the Harvard Architecture?
What is the key reason why the Von Neumann Architecture is preferred for processors over the Harvard Architecture?
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Which type of system is capable of performing two pipeline stages per clock cycle?
Which type of system is capable of performing two pipeline stages per clock cycle?
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What is the measure of MIPS in terms of instructions processed per second?
What is the measure of MIPS in terms of instructions processed per second?
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Which processor has the highest MIPS value among the listed processors?
Which processor has the highest MIPS value among the listed processors?
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How many cores does the NEC Earth Simulator have?
How many cores does the NEC Earth Simulator have?
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Which processor has a clock speed of 1 GHz?
Which processor has a clock speed of 1 GHz?
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What type of system performs only one pipeline stage per clock cycle?
What type of system performs only one pipeline stage per clock cycle?
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Which component of the CPU is responsible for executing arithmetic and logical operations?
Which component of the CPU is responsible for executing arithmetic and logical operations?
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What is the primary function of the registers in a CPU?
What is the primary function of the registers in a CPU?
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Which component of the CPU is responsible for organizing and controlling the actions of the CPU?
Which component of the CPU is responsible for organizing and controlling the actions of the CPU?
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What is the role of the Floating-Point Unit (FPU) in a CPU?
What is the role of the Floating-Point Unit (FPU) in a CPU?
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Which component of the CPU is responsible for transferring data between registers, the ALU, and system memory?
Which component of the CPU is responsible for transferring data between registers, the ALU, and system memory?
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Which statement accurately describes the role of the Control Unit in a CPU?
Which statement accurately describes the role of the Control Unit in a CPU?
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