Practice Memory Address Register (MAR) - 29.2.6 | 29. Three Bus Architecture | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What does the Memory Address Register (MAR) do?

💡 Hint: Think about the function of the register that deals with memory addresses.

Question 2

Easy

In which architecture does the MAR have only a single port?

💡 Hint: Consider how many buses are involved in the architecture.

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Question 1

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

  • To hold data
  • To hold memory addresses
  • To control CPU operations

💡 Hint: Focus on what kind of data the MAR handles.

Question 2

In a three-bus architecture, how many ports does the MAR have?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: No hint provided

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a new architecture that combines the advantages of both single-bus and three-bus systems. Explain how you would ensure efficiency while minimizing latency.

💡 Hint: Consider what functionalities from both systems can be beneficial.

Question 2

Evaluate the performance differences between a CPU utilizing MAR in a three-bus architecture and one in a single-bus architecture. What factors affect the processing speed?

💡 Hint: Think about the data flow speed and efficiency differences.

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