Practice Introduction (9.1) - Principles of Computer Arithmetic in System Design
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Introduction

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does computer arithmetic study?

💡 Hint: Think about the basic functions computers perform.

Question 2 Easy

What is the function of an ALU?

💡 Hint: Consider what basic math operations it performs.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of computer arithmetic in digital systems?

To manage memory
To perform calculations
To store data

💡 Hint: Think about the primary functions of computers.

Question 2

True or False: An ALU can only perform addition.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the versatility of an ALU's function.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how the principles of computer arithmetic can affect performance in high-computation tasks like graphics processing.

💡 Hint: Consider the various arithmetic operations used in graphics.

Challenge 2 Hard

Reflect on a scenario where optimizing an ALU's capabilities can improve overall computer performance. What changes would you suggest?

💡 Hint: Think about how increasing an ALU's functionality affects computation time.

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