Practice Efficiency Analysis of Bus Configurations - 31.2.3 | 31. Memory and Bus Architecture | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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31.2.3 - Efficiency Analysis of Bus Configurations

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?

💡 Hint: Remember the concept of addressing memory.

Question 2

Easy

What does the Memory Data Register (MDR) store temporarily?

💡 Hint: Think about data transfer.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?

  • To store data temporarily
  • To hold memory addresses
  • To execute arithmetic operations

💡 Hint: Think about where the computer looks to find data.

Question 2

In terms of complexity, which architecture requires more control signals?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of having more pathways.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given an operation that transfers data between multiple registers in a three bus architecture, outline the necessary control signals and how they differ from a single bus architecture.

💡 Hint: Diagram the flow of data and control signal interactions for clarity.

Question 2

Design a scenario where switching from a single bus architecture to three bus architecture significantly improves execution time for a specific set of instructions. What would those instructions be?

💡 Hint: Think through common programming tasks that involve repetitive data access.

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