Practice MISD (Multiple Instruction, Single Data) - 8.3.3 | Module 8: Introduction to Parallel Processing | Computer Architecture
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8.3.3 - MISD (Multiple Instruction, Single Data)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does MISD stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about instruction streams and data.

Question 2

Easy

Can you give an example of where MISD might be used?

💡 Hint: Consider critical environments such as healthcare or aerospace.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does MISD allow?

  • Single instruction on multiple data streams
  • Multiple instructions on a single data stream
  • Multiple instructions on multiple data streams

💡 Hint: Focus on what 'MISD' means in terms of data processing.

Question 2

True or False: MISD is commonly used in general-purpose computing.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the general applicability of architectural designs.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Assume we implement a fault-tolerant system using MISD for a medical device. Analyze the implications of failure if one of the instruction streams produces an erroneous output.

💡 Hint: Think about the benefit of redundancy versus the impact of delays in processing.

Question 2

Design an argument for including MISD in a new software-based flight control system. What considerations must be made for practicality?

💡 Hint: Consider both technical and economic factors when evaluating system designs.

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