Practice Pipelining (2.11.1) - Organization and Structure of Modern Computer Systems
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Pipelining

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Question 1 Easy

What is pipelining in computer architecture?

💡 Hint: Think of how an assembly line works.

Question 2 Easy

Name one benefit of pipelining.

💡 Hint: What happens to the speed of processing?

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Question 1

What is the primary advantage of pipelining?

A) It reduces CPU complexity
B) It increases instruction throughput
C) It minimizes memory usage

💡 Hint: Consider how the stages of processing work together.

Question 2

True or False: Pipelining always eliminates all types of hazards.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the definition and issues involved.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Describe a scenario where a data hazard could occur in a pipelined CPU and explain how it can be resolved.

💡 Hint: Think about actual CPU processes.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how control hazards can affect a pipelined processor when branching occurs.

💡 Hint: Consider how instructions flow in pipelines during a branch.

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