Types of Special-Purpose Memories: MROM, PROM, EPROM, and EEPROM
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Which component of a processor is responsible for coordinating between hardware and software?

  • Control Unit (correct)
  • Main Memory
  • Registers
  • Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
  • What defines the operational units and their interconnections that realize architectural specifications in computer organization?

  • Interfaces between computer and peripherals (correct)
  • Control Signals
  • Memory Technology
  • Pipe-lined data path
  • In computer architecture, what aspect focuses on the high-level design issues and performance of the computer?

  • Control
  • Data Processing
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  • Architecture (correct)
  • What are the four main structural components of a CPU?

    <p>Control Unit, Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), Registers, CPU Interconnections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining feature of Harvard Architecture?

    <p>Separate memory for programs and data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architecture is known for its flexibility and minimal memory waste?

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

    What does the EMU8086 Emulator primarily work with?

    <p>Assembly language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a compiler in the context of assembly language?

    <p>Translates assembly code to machine code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of transferring the contents of the PC to the MAR in a CPU operation?

    <p>To read the data from Main Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during the 'Decoding the instruction' step in CPU instruction execution?

    <p>Transferring contents from MDR to IR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of an instruction specifies the operation to be performed?

    <p>The op-code field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of performing a 'Store or Write' operation in Main Memory?

    <p>Destroys the previous content of the memory location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes EPROM from EEPROM?

    <p>EPROM can be erased using ultra-violet light, while EEPROM can be programmed and erased electrically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Cache Memory enhance CPU performance?

    <p>By acting as a buffer between the CPU and Main memory, allowing faster access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do Registers play in a CPU system?

    <p>Registers are special memory units that temporarily hold data and instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Cache Memory kept at a relatively small size?

    <p>To reduce cost as larger sizes of cache memory are expensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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