Practice Advantages and Disadvantages - 9.8 | 9. Principles of Computer Arithmetic in System Design | Computer and Processor Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

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What does efficient hardware design in computer arithmetic improve?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how hardware performance is affected by design.

Question 2

Easy

Name one disadvantage of complex floating-point designs.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the challenges faced when handling precision.

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Question 1

What is one advantage of computer arithmetic?

  • Complexity of design
  • Efficient hardware utilization
  • Increased error rates

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what good design achieves.

Question 2

True or False: Floating-point number representation is straightforward and resource-efficient.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the intricacies involved in handling floats.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a scenario where a floating-point overflow could lead to critical system failure in an embedded system. Propose a solution to mitigate this issue.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you can prevent overflow with preemptive measures.

Question 2

Consider the trade-off between speed and silicon area when designing an FPU for a graphics processing application. What would you prioritize and why?

πŸ’‘ Hint: What aspect is critical for visual performance?

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