Practice Introduction to Pipelining - 3.1 | 3. Pipelining | Computer Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define pipelining in computer processors.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how tasks can be done at the same time.

Question 2

Easy

What is throughput?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It’s related to how fast a processor can work.

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Question 1

What does the term pipelining refer to in computer architecture?

  • A method to execute single instructions sequentially.
  • A technique to improve instruction throughput.
  • A type of storage management.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the main purpose of pipelining.

Question 2

True or False: Pipelining always increases latency for individual instructions.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how pipelining affects group execution compared to single execution.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple pipelined processor with at least three stages and explain how it would handle the execution of a set of instructions.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Break down how each stage would contribute to the overall processing flow.

Question 2

Analyze the potential data hazards that can arise in a pipelined processor and suggest strategies to mitigate them.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about dependencies and the timing of instruction completion.

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