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?

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

What is the defining feature of Harvard Architecture?

Separate memory for programs and data Signup and view all the answers

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

Von Neumann Architecture Signup and view all the answers

What does the EMU8086 Emulator primarily work with?

Assembly language Signup and view all the answers

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

Translates assembly code to machine code Signup and view all the answers

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

To read the data from Main Memory Signup and view all the answers

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

Transferring contents from MDR to IR Signup and view all the answers

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

The op-code field Signup and view all the answers

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

Destroys the previous content of the memory location Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes EPROM from EEPROM?

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

How does Cache Memory enhance CPU performance?

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

What role do Registers play in a CPU system?

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

Why is Cache Memory kept at a relatively small size?

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

Types of Special-Purpose Memories: MROM, PROM, EPROM, and EEPROM

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