Practice Internal CPU Buses: Data Paths within the Processor - 3.1.3 | Module 3: Processor Organization and Data Representation | Computer Architecture
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3.1.3 - Internal CPU Buses: Data Paths within the Processor

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of internal CPU buses?

💡 Hint: Think about how data moves inside a computer.

Question 2

Easy

How do internal buses differ from external buses?

💡 Hint: Consider where the buses are located and what they connect.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What do internal CPU buses primarily facilitate?

  • Data transfer
  • Data storage
  • Data processing

💡 Hint: Think about the meaning of 'bus' in computing.

Question 2

True or False: Internal buses can transmit data in both serial and parallel formats.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall how data travels on these pathways.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If a CPU had only one internal bus, how would that affect performance? Discuss the potential bottlenecks and their implications.

💡 Hint: Think about how data might queue up for processing.

Question 2

Given a scenario where a CPU must perform simultaneous operations, explain how internal buses facilitate this process and what physical properties they should possess.

💡 Hint: Consider the requirements for speed in data transfer.

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