Practice - Data Bus: The Carrier of Information
Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of the Data Bus?
💡 Hint: Think about where the data travels in a microcomputer.
Is the Data Bus unidirectional or bidirectional?
💡 Hint: Consider whether data flows in one or both directions.
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What is one key function of the Data Bus?
💡 Hint: Consider what connects the CPU to memory.
True or False: The Data Bus can only send data in one direction.
💡 Hint: Think about how communication works between devices.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a system with a 16-bit Data Bus operating in a multimedia application. Discuss the potential impact of upgrading to a 32-bit Data Bus.
💡 Hint: Think about how data-heavy applications work and how bandwidth impacts them.
If a CPU has to read data from memory into a 32-bit register using an 8-bit Data Bus, explain the steps it might take to complete this operation.
💡 Hint: Consider how data is broken down and reassembled for use.
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