Practice Cpu Organization (2.6) - Organization and Structure of Modern Computer Systems
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CPU Organization

Practice - CPU Organization

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Question 1 Easy

What is a single-core CPU?

💡 Hint: Think about how many tasks it can handle simultaneously.

Question 2 Easy

Name a function of the ALU.

💡 Hint: Consider the name of the unit.

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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

💡 Hint: Consider its name and capability.

Question 2

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

True
False

💡 Hint: Think of the meaning of 'superscalar'.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

💡 Hint: Think about how many tasks each core can handle.

Challenge 2 Hard

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.

💡 Hint: Consider the types of tasks smartphones run often.

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