3.1 - Introduction to Pipelining
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Practice Questions
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Define pipelining in computer processors.
💡 Hint: Think about how tasks can be done at the same time.
What is throughput?
💡 Hint: It’s related to how fast a processor can work.
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What does the term pipelining refer to in computer architecture?
💡 Hint: Think about the main purpose of pipelining.
True or False: Pipelining always increases latency for individual instructions.
💡 Hint: Consider how pipelining affects group execution compared to single execution.
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Design a simple pipelined processor with at least three stages and explain how it would handle the execution of a set of instructions.
💡 Hint: Break down how each stage would contribute to the overall processing flow.
Analyze the potential data hazards that can arise in a pipelined processor and suggest strategies to mitigate them.
💡 Hint: Think about dependencies and the timing of instruction completion.
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