Practice - Types of Buses
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a data bus?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when data needs to be transferred.
What does the address bus transfer?
💡 Hint: Consider how the CPU identifies where data is stored.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of the data bus?
💡 Hint: Think about the function of a bus within a network of components.
True or false: The address bus can carry both addresses and data.
💡 Hint: Consider what each type of bus is responsible for.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a hypothetical CPU with a single versus multiple buses. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.
💡 Hint: Think about how traffic works on a road versus multiple roads.
Assume you are tasked to speed up a CPU by enlarging the data bus. Discuss the factors to consider, including costs and potential performance gains.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between cost and performance in technology upgrades.
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