Practice Parallel Operations And Performance (28.4) - Different Internal CPU Bus Organization

Practice: Parallel Operations and Performance

Lesson 28.4Different Internal CPU Bus Organization

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Question 1.
What is the main advantage of using a multiple bus architecture?
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Think about how tasks are executed simultaneously.
Question 2.
Define the purpose of the Program Counter.
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Consider its role in instruction execution.
3Question 3.
What is the primary advantage of a multi-bus architecture?
- Increased cost
- Slower performance
- Parallel operations
- Less tangible benefits
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Consider how tasks are executed.
4Question 4.
True or False: A single bus architecture allows for faster execution of operations compared to multi-bus architectures.
- True
- False
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Think about the execution style.
Question 5.
Design a simple model of a CPU with both single and multiple bus architectures. Explain the data flow and the expected performance in both scenarios.
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Draw diagrams to illustrate the comparison.
Question 6.
Evaluate how shifting from a single bus to a multi-bus architecture impacts overall system design, focusing on cost, complexity, and performance metrics.
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Consider how each aspect changes—what are the trade-offs?

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