Practice Factors Influencing Real-World Performance - 8.8 | 8. Performance Metrics for Cortex-A Architectures | Computer and Processor Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does workload type refer to?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about different types of applications.

Question 2

Easy

What can cause thermal throttling?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens when processors get too hot.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is thermal throttling?

  • A method to increase CPU speed
  • A mechanism to reduce CPU speed due to heat
  • A type of CPU task

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how devices manage heat.

Question 2

The type of workload can influence performance significantly. True or False?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the differences between media processing and data crunching.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider a scenario where a processor is tasked with running high-definition video streams while also executing complex ML algorithms. Discuss the potential conflicts in workload types and how thermal throttling could play a role.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how resource competition affects performance.

Question 2

Analyze how an ineffective operating system scheduler might impact performance in a multi-tasking environment with varied workload types.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how different tasks should be prioritized.

Challenge and get performance evaluation