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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does clock cycle time refer to?
💡 Hint: Think of how often the clock signals change.
Question 2
Easy
Define throughput.
💡 Hint: It's about how much work we finish.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does a lower clock cycle time generally mean for a CPU?
- Less processing power
- Higher performance
- More power consumption
💡 Hint: Think about speed.
Question 2
True or False: Latency is the measure of how much work can be done in a given period.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the difference between delays and amounts.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A CPU completes 1000 cycles for 250 instructions. Calculate its CPI and discuss the implications of this value.
💡 Hint: Utilize the CPI formula.
Question 2
You have two CPUs: CPU A costs $300 and has a performance rating of 1500 tasks per hour. CPU B costs $450 and performs 2500 tasks per hour. Determine which CPU offers the better cost to performance ratio and why.
💡 Hint: Calculate tasks per dollar for comparison.
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