30.1 - Examples of Multiple Bus Architecture
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Practice Questions
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What is a bus in computer architecture?
💡 Hint: Think about how data moves within a computer.
What advantage does a multiple bus architecture have over a single bus architecture?
💡 Hint: Consider how many tasks can happen at once.
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What is one of the main benefits of multiple bus architecture?
💡 Hint: Think about how tasks can overlap.
True or False: In multiple bus architecture, temporary registers are often required.
💡 Hint: Consider how data is handled directly.
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Design a multi-bus architecture for a hypothetical computer system. Specify the number of buses needed for optimal performance when executing complex arithmetic operations.
💡 Hint: Think about each component’s needs and how data flows.
Given a scenario where both multi-bus and single-bus architectures are used for the same instruction set, analyze the potential performance metrics. What factors would you consider in your analysis?
💡 Hint: Use examples from both architectures to illustrate your points.
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