Practice Comparison: Von Neumann vs Harvard - 2.12 | 2. Organization and Structure of Modern Computer Systems | Computer and Processor Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What type of memory structure does Von Neumann architecture use?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how it handles memory access.

Question 2

Easy

Name a simple application where you would find Von Neumann architecture.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider everyday devices you use.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which architecture has a single memory space for data and instructions?

  • Von Neumann
  • Harvard
  • Neither

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember which architecture shares resources.

Question 2

Harvard architecture allows for simultaneous access of data and instructions.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how many buses are involved.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple embedded system that would benefit from Harvard architecture. Discuss its advantages over a potential Von Neumann design.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the specifics of how the system processes data and the need for speed.

Question 2

Evaluate a scenario where the bottleneck of Von Neumann architecture might be particularly problematic. How would a Harvard architecture address this issue?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider tasks that require simultaneous processing.

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