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Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What are the five stages of the ARM Cortex-A9 pipeline?
π‘ Hint: Remember the acronym FDEMW?
Question 2
Easy
What is the purpose of the Fetch stage?
π‘ Hint: Think about where the instruction comes from.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the main advantage of using pipeline architecture in CPUs?
π‘ Hint: Think about how tasks can be processed simultaneously.
Question 2
True or False: Out-of-order execution can be used to mitigate stalls in a pipeline.
π‘ Hint: Think about what factors cause delays.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Analyze the potential performance impact of branch predictions on the pipeline. What techniques can be used to improve prediction accuracy?
π‘ Hint: Consider how predictions are made based on past behavior.
Question 2
Create a theoretical diagram of a pipeline indicating where hazards might occur. Propose solutions to mitigate these hazards.
π‘ Hint: Think about where overlaps might lead to issues in processing.
Challenge and get performance evaluation