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Which component of a processor is responsible for coordinating between hardware and software?
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?
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?
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?
What are the four main structural components of a CPU?
What is the defining feature of Harvard Architecture?
What is the defining feature of Harvard Architecture?
Which architecture is known for its flexibility and minimal memory waste?
Which architecture is known for its flexibility and minimal memory waste?
What does the EMU8086 Emulator primarily work with?
What does the EMU8086 Emulator primarily work with?
What is the main purpose of a compiler in the context of assembly language?
What is the main purpose of a compiler in the context of assembly language?
What is the purpose of transferring the contents of the PC to the MAR in a CPU operation?
What is the purpose of transferring the contents of the PC to the MAR in a CPU operation?
What happens during the 'Decoding the instruction' step in CPU instruction execution?
What happens during the 'Decoding the instruction' step in CPU instruction execution?
Which part of an instruction specifies the operation to be performed?
Which part of an instruction specifies the operation to be performed?
What is the consequence of performing a 'Store or Write' operation in Main Memory?
What is the consequence of performing a 'Store or Write' operation in Main Memory?
What distinguishes EPROM from EEPROM?
What distinguishes EPROM from EEPROM?
How does Cache Memory enhance CPU performance?
How does Cache Memory enhance CPU performance?
What role do Registers play in a CPU system?
What role do Registers play in a CPU system?
Why is Cache Memory kept at a relatively small size?
Why is Cache Memory kept at a relatively small size?
