Practice Summary Of Key Concepts (5.10) - Comprehend the Principles of Microprocessor Architecture
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Summary of Key Concepts

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the function of the ALU in a microprocessor?

💡 Hint: Think of arithmetic operations like addition and subtraction.

Question 2 Easy

Name one component of a microprocessor.

💡 Hint: Think about what processes data.

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Question 1

What does the ALU in a microprocessor do?

Performs network management
Executes arithmetic and logic operations
Manages memory allocation

💡 Hint: Think about the basic operations within a computer.

Question 2

True or False: Harvard architecture allows simultaneous access to both data and instructions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how memory operates in both architectures.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a scenario where a microprocessor is designed using the Harvard architecture, explain how this architecture would optimize a program that requires frequent access to data and instructions.

💡 Hint: Consider how simultaneous access can benefit performance.

Challenge 2 Hard

If a microprocessor could adapt between Von Neumann and Harvard architectures based on the program's needs, discuss how it would determine which architecture to use for optimal performance.

💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of each architecture.

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