Practice Instruction Set Architecture, Processor Design, and Memory System - 1 | 1. Instruction Set Architecture, Processor Design, and Memory System | Computer and Processor Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does ISA stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the interface between software and hardware.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of ISA.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the two main categories we discussed.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does ISA stand for?

  • Instruction Set Architecture
  • Instruction Set Assembly
  • Integrated System Architecture

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall our discussion about the bridge between programming and hardware.

Question 2

Which type of architecture emphasizes simpler instructions?

  • RISC
  • CISC
  • Both

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about which architecture is designed for efficiency.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given an instruction executed by a RISC processor, outline the benefits of using RISC over CISC in terms of execution efficiency. Use specific examples.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the complexity of instruction types between both architectures.

Question 2

Analyze the importance of cache memory in a CPU's performance. Discuss both its positive impacts and potential drawbacks.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the memory hierarchy and its levels.

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