Practice Power And Energy Efficiency In Computer Design (2.9) - Fundamentals of Computer Design

Practice: Power and Energy Efficiency in Computer Design

Lesson 2.9Fundamentals of Computer Design

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Question 1.
What does clock gating do?
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Consider how turning off appliances at home saves energy.
Question 2.
Define DVFS.
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Think about how adjusting the speed of a fan saves electricity.
3Question 3.
What is the primary goal of power consumption trade-offs in computer design?
- Maximize performance at all costs
- Balance performance with energy efficiency
- Minimize costs without regard to performance
- Increase the number of components
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Think about how you'd want your devices to last longer without sacrificing speed.
4Question 4.
True or False: Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling can save power in computing systems.
- True
- False
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Recall how smart appliances adjust their energy use based on actual need.
Question 5.
Design a low power computing device intended for a smart home environment. What techniques would you employ to maximize energy efficiency?
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Consider when devices are used most to decide when to save energy.
Question 6.
Analyze a scenario where a high-performance server is consuming excessive power. Suggest methods to reduce its power consumption while maintaining necessary performance levels.
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Consider the server's workload and how it varies throughout the day.

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