Practice Microarchitecture Factors Affecting Performance - 8.3 | 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 superscalar design allow in a processor?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how lanes on a road can be used.

Question 2

Easy

What is the purpose of branch prediction?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how guessing the next step can help.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is a key benefit of superscalar design?

  • Only processes one instruction at a time
  • Allows multiple instructions per clock cycle
  • Slows down performance

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about efficiency and speed.

Question 2

True or False: Out-of-order execution does not improve processing performance.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the benefits of resource utilization.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a scenario applying superscalar architecture in a real-world application and describe its impact on performance.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how faster processing affects user experience.

Question 2

Evaluate how the underlying principles of out-of-order execution can apply in a network of interconnected systems for improved efficiency.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider systems where multiple pathways and routes exist for data to travel.

Challenge and get performance evaluation