30.2.3. Instruction Execution Similarities in Architectures

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does a bus architecture do in a computer system?

   Hint

   Think about connections within a computer.

2. 2.

   Name one advantage of multiple bus architectures.

   Hint

   Consider tasks that can happen at the same time.

3. 3.

   What is a primary advantage of multiple bus architectures?

   • More temporary storage
   • Simultaneous data handling
   • Increased control signals

   Hint

   Focus on how tasks are handled.

4. 4.

   True or False: Single bus architectures do not require temporary registers.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the use of registers in both architecture types.

5. 5.

   Propose a design change to a single bus architecture to improve execution time. What would this change entail?

   Hint

   Consider ways to speed up sequential processes.

6. 6.

   Discuss how increasing the number of buses beyond three might affect system complexity and performance.

   Hint

   Think about trade-offs in computer architecture.