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Question 1
Easy
What are the primary roles of buses A, B, and C in a three-bus architecture?
💡 Hint: Think about the flow of data through the system.
Question 2
Easy
What is the function of the ALU in this architecture?
💡 Hint: Recall how operations utilize input data.
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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the primary function of bus C in a three-bus architecture?
💡 Hint: Think about where the results from operations go.
Question 2
True or False: In a three-bus architecture, multiple instructions can be executed at once.
💡 Hint: Consider how instructions are handled in a CPU.
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Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a set of instructions that require reading from memory, add, and write back, illustrate the flow of data in the three-bus architecture. Include which buses are used.
💡 Hint: Trace the instruction cycle step by step through the buses.
Question 2
Discuss the impact on CPU performance when moving from a single bus to a three-bus architecture in terms of instruction execution time.
💡 Hint: Consider how many cycles an instruction would undergo with one bus versus three.
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