Practice Disadvantages of Multiple Buses - 28.2.2 | 28. Different Internal CPU Bus Organization | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

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What is one advantage of multiple buses in CPU architecture?

💡 Hint: Think about how data can flow through multiple paths.

Question 2

Easy

Name a disadvantage of using multiple buses.

💡 Hint: Consider what it takes to build each bus.

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Question 1

What is a major disadvantage of multiple buses in CPU architecture?

  • A) Reduced costs
  • B) Increased design complexity
  • C) Enhanced parallel processing

💡 Hint: Think about what is added with more buses.

Question 2

True or False: Diminishing returns mean that every addition of a bus guarantees improved performance.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between input and output.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a theoretical CPU with multiple buses while addressing both performance and cost issues. What would be your approach?

💡 Hint: Lay out your CPU architecture on paper for clarity.

Question 2

Evaluate a case where a company opted for a multiple bus architecture but faced performance issues. What improvements would you suggest?

💡 Hint: Think about which processes truly benefit from parallelism.

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