Microcontroller Architecture Quiz
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Which architectural design separates the instruction and data memory into two distinct units?

  • Harvard Architecture (correct)
  • RISC Architecture
  • Von Neumann Architecture
  • Superscalar Architecture

What is the key advantage of the Harvard Architecture over the Von Neumann Architecture?

  • Lower power consumption
  • Faster execution time (correct)
  • Reduced hardware complexity
  • Simpler control unit design

Which architecture is more commonly used in modern processors found in PCs and servers?

  • Von Neumann Architecture (correct)
  • Harvard Architecture
  • RISC Architecture
  • Superscalar Architecture

What is the primary disadvantage of the Harvard Architecture compared to the Von Neumann Architecture?

<p>Increased hardware complexity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which architecture is better suited for processors that do not have internal memory or peripherals?

<p>Von Neumann Architecture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key reason why the Von Neumann Architecture is preferred for processors over the Harvard Architecture?

<p>Lower cost (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of system is capable of performing two pipeline stages per clock cycle?

<p>Super pipeline system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the measure of MIPS in terms of instructions processed per second?

<p>Million instructions processed per second (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which processor has the highest MIPS value among the listed processors?

<p>Intel Core i7 5960X (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many cores does the NEC Earth Simulator have?

<p>512 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which processor has a clock speed of 1 GHz?

<p>AMD Athlon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of system performs only one pipeline stage per clock cycle?

<p>Simple pipeline system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the CPU is responsible for executing arithmetic and logical operations?

<p>Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the registers in a CPU?

<p>To store data temporarily during program execution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the CPU is responsible for organizing and controlling the actions of the CPU?

<p>Control Unit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Floating-Point Unit (FPU) in a CPU?

<p>To perform arithmetic operations on floating-point numbers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the CPU is responsible for transferring data between registers, the ALU, and system memory?

<p>Internal CPU Bus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the role of the Control Unit in a CPU?

<p>It organizes and controls the actions of the CPU (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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