31.1.1. Single Bus Architecture Overview

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define Single Bus Architecture.

   Hint

   Think about how many pathways data can travel.

2. 2.

   What is the role of the Memory Data Register?

   Hint

   What does it do with data before it moves to the register?

3. 3.

   In Single Bus Architecture, how many data buses are used?

   • 1
   • 2
   • 3

   Hint

   Think about how a single bus would manage data.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Memory Data Register holds data until it is needed by the CPU.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the role of MDR in data handling.

5. 5.

   You have a value in memory that needs to be added to a value in a register using both Single Bus and Multi-bus architectures. Describe the steps involved in both architectures.

   Hint

   Think about the advantage of parallel processing.

6. 6.

   Draw a conceptual diagram representing data flow in a single bus architecture, explaining each component's role.

   Hint

   Remember to label each component clearly.