Practice Address Bus (2.5.2) - Organization and Structure of Modern Computer Systems
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Address Bus

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Question 1 Easy

What does the Address Bus do?

💡 Hint: Think of what a postal address does.

Question 2 Easy

Is the Address Bus bidirectional?

💡 Hint: Consider in which direction it sends data.

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Question 1

What is the main function of the Address Bus?

Transfers data
Specifies memory addresses
Carries control signals

💡 Hint: Focus on what role it plays compared to others.

Question 2

Is the Address Bus bidirectional?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how messages can only go one way.

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Challenge 1 Hard

With a 64-bit Address Bus, how many unique memory addresses can be accessed? Calculate the total accessible memory if each address points to 1 byte.

💡 Hint: Use the power of 2 to determine the addresses.

Challenge 2 Hard

Compare the implications of increasing the Address Bus width from 32 bits to 64 bits on software performance applications. Give examples.

💡 Hint: Think about everyday applications that require a lot of memory.

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