Practice SISD (Single Instruction, Single Data): Traditional Uniprocessor - 8.3.1 | Module 8: Introduction to Parallel Processing | Computer Architecture
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8.3.1 - SISD (Single Instruction, Single Data): Traditional Uniprocessor

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define SISD in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about the single aspect of both instruction and data.

Question 2

Easy

What does ALU stand for?

💡 Hint: It’s a core part of the CPU handling calculations.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does SISD stand for?

  • Single Instruction
  • Single Data
  • Single Instruction
  • Multiple Data
  • Multiple Instruction
  • Single Data

💡 Hint: Remember the acronym breakdown.

Question 2

True or False: SISD can handle parallel processing.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the definition of sequential execution.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Analyze the performance impact of operating in SISD mode compared to a modern pipelined or superscalar architecture.

💡 Hint: Consider efficiency and processing throughput.

Question 2

Given a simple computing task that requires fetching a series of instructions, estimate the time consumption in a SISD architecture versus a hypothetical SIMD implementation.

💡 Hint: Think about the differences in execution styles.

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