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Question 1
Easy
What does WAW stand for in computer architecture?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when two instructions write to the same register.
Question 2
Easy
True or False: WAW hazards only occur when two READ operations happen on the same register.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of WAW hazards.
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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does WAW stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when multiple writes occur.
Question 2
True or False: A WAW hazard guarantees incorrect output in all situations.
💡 Hint: Consider that not all situations may cause a problem.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a simple instruction sequence with two potential WAW hazards and illustrate how register renaming resolves them.
💡 Hint: Focus on how to differentiate the end writing registers.
Question 2
Discuss the trade-offs between using in-order execution and register renaming in a high-performance pipelined processor.
💡 Hint: Consider efficiency vs. simplicity in your answer.
Challenge and get performance evaluation