Practice CPU Organization - 2.6 | 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 is a single-core CPU?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how many tasks it can handle simultaneously.

Question 2

Easy

Name a function of the ALU.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the name of the unit.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does a single-core CPU do?

  • Handles multiple tasks at once
  • Processes one instruction at a time
  • Has multiple cores for parallel processing

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider its name and capability.

Question 2

True or False: Superscalar CPUs can execute multiple instructions in a single clock cycle.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the meaning of 'superscalar'.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a scenario where a single-core CPU and a multi-core CPU are both running the same software application. Discuss how the performance will vary and why the multi-core CPU might offer advantages.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how many tasks each core can handle.

Question 2

Imagine designing a CPU for a new smartphone. Would you choose single-core, multi-core, or superscalar architecture? Justify your choice based on expected usage.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the types of tasks smartphones run often.

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