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What is the function of the Address bus in a microprocessor?
What is the function of the Address bus in a microprocessor?
- Carry memory addresses (correct)
- Define the number of bits processed in a single instruction
- Measure clock speed
- Transmit data between different elements
Which component of a microprocessor determines the number of bits it can process at a time?
Which component of a microprocessor determines the number of bits it can process at a time?
- Word Length (correct)
- Bandwidth
- Control bus
- Data bus
What does IPC (Instructions Per Cycle) measure in a CPU?
What does IPC (Instructions Per Cycle) measure in a CPU?
- Bandwidth
- Clock Speed
- Word Length
- Number of instructions executed in one clock cycle (correct)
In the sequence followed by a microprocessor to execute an instruction, what comes after 'Decode'?
In the sequence followed by a microprocessor to execute an instruction, what comes after 'Decode'?
What is the purpose of the Control bus in a microprocessor?
What is the purpose of the Control bus in a microprocessor?
What does Bandwidth refer to when discussing microprocessors?
What does Bandwidth refer to when discussing microprocessors?
What is the main function of a microprocessor?
What is the main function of a microprocessor?
Which technology contributes to the low cost of microprocessors?
Which technology contributes to the low cost of microprocessors?
Why is a microprocessor considered versatile?
Why is a microprocessor considered versatile?
Which unit in a microprocessor performs computing functions?
Which unit in a microprocessor performs computing functions?
How does the size of a computer system benefit from microprocessors?
How does the size of a computer system benefit from microprocessors?
What contributes to the low power consumption of microprocessors?
What contributes to the low power consumption of microprocessors?
