[2024-22CS503-COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE - FA1-Mrs.

GAYATHRI S]

Question 01 (MC)
[SO1][60]
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In the context of computer architecture, what does ALU stand for? (1 Mark-[An/C,2])

Default mark: 1
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Number the choices? A
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# Answers Feedback Grade
A. Arithmetic Logic Unit 100

B. Application Logic Unit 0

C. Assembly Line Unit 0

D. Array Logic Unit 0

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Question 02 (MC)
[SO2][60]
In a pipelined processor, which hazard occurs when the same resource is needed MC
by two different instructions at the same time? (1 Mark-[An/C,2])
Default mark: 1
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Number the choices? A
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# Answers Feedback Grade
A. Data hazard 0

B. Structural hazard 100

C. Control hazard 0

D. Branch Hazard 0
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Question 03 (MC)
[SO3][60]
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What is the primary purpose of an instruction register in a CPU? (1 Mark-[An/C,2])
Default mark: 1
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Number the choices? A
Penalty for each incorrect try: 0
# Answers Feedback Grade
To hold the address of the next
A. 0
instruction to be executed
B. To store data temporarily 0

To store the instruction currently being

C. 100
executed
D. To perform arithmetic operations 0
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Question 04 (MC)
[SO4] [60]
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In a common bus system, what is the main role of the system bus? (1 Mark-[An/C,2])
Default mark: 1
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Number the choices? A
Penalty for each incorrect try: 0
# Answers Feedback Grade
A. To process instructions 0
To provide a communication path
B, between various components of the 100
computer

C To store data 0

D. To perform arithmetic operations 0

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Question 05 (MC)
[SO5] [60]
Which bus carries signals to control the operations of various components in the computer? MC
(1 Mark-[An/C,2])

Default mark: 1
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Number the choices? A
Penalty for each incorrect try: 0
# Answers Feedback Grade
A. Data bus 0

B. Address bus 0

C. Control bus 100

D. System bus 0
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Question 06 (MC)
[SO6][60]
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In a typical instruction format, what does the opcode represent? (1 Mark-[An/C,2])
Default mark: 1
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Number the choices? A
Penalty for each incorrect try: 0
# Answers Feedback Grade
A. The address of the data 0

B. The operation to be performed 100

C. The data itself 0

D. The address of the next instruction 0

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Question 07 (MC)
[SO7][60]
Which instruction format requires an additional memory access to obtain the effective MC
address?(1 Mark-[An/C,2])
Default mark: 1
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Number the choices? A
Penalty for each incorrect try: 0
# Answers Feedback Grade
A. Immediate 0

B. Direct 0

C. Register 0

D. Indirect 100
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Question 08 (MC)
[SO8][60]
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During the decode phase, what happens to the fetched instruction? (1 Mark-[An/C,2])
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Number the choices? A
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# Answers Feedback Grade
A. It is executed 0

B. It is stored in memory 0

C. It is interpreted by the control unit 100

D. It is transferred to the ALU 0

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Question 09 (MC)
[SO9][60]
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What is the purpose of the program counter (PC) during the fetch phase? (1 Mark-[An/C,2])
Default mark: 1
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Number the choices? A
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# Answers Feedback Grade
A. To store the instruction being executed 0

To keep track of the next instruction to

B. 100
be fetched

C. To decode the instruction 0

D. To execute the instruction 0

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Question 10 (MC)
[SO10][60]
In which phase of the instruction cycle are the results of the execution typically written back MC
to memory or a register? (1 Mark-[An/C,2])
Default mark: 1
Shuffle the choices? Yes
Number the choices? A
Penalty for each incorrect try: 0
# Answers Feedback Grade
A. Fetch 0

B. Decode 0

C. Execute 0

D. Store 100
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Question 11 (MC)
[SO11][60]
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What is the primary purpose of cache memory? (1 Mark-[An/C,2])
Default mark: 1
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Number the choices? A
Penalty for each incorrect try: 0
# Answers Feedback Grade
A. To store data permanently 0

B. To provide backup storage 0

To speed up the data access from the

C. 100
main memory

D. To store the operating system 0

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Question 12 (MC)
[SO12][60]
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What does the data bus in a computer system do? (1 Mark-[An/C,2])
Default mark: 1
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Number the choices? A
Penalty for each incorrect try: 0
# Answers Feedback Grade
A. Carries addresses of data 0

Carries data between the processor and

B. 100
other components

C. Carries control signals 0

D. Carries power 0
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Question 13 (MC)
[SO13][60]
Which component ensures that data is transferred between the CPU and memory in a MC
synchronized manner? (1 Mark-[An/C,2])
Default mark: 1
Shuffle the choices? Yes
Number the choices? A
Penalty for each incorrect try: 0
# Answers Feedback Grade
A. ALU 0

B. Control unit 0

C. Clock 100

D. Cache 0
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Question 14 (MC)
[SO14][60]
Which instruction format specifies the operand within the instruction itself? (1 MC
Mark-[An/C,2])
Default mark: 1
Shuffle the choices? Yes
Number the choices? A
Penalty for each incorrect try: 0
# Answers Feedback Grade
A. Register 0

B. Immediate 100

C. Direct 0

D. Indirect 0
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Question 15 (MC)
[SO15][60]
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Which of the following steps is NOT part of the basic instruction cycle? (1 Mark-[An/C,2])
Default mark: 1
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Number the choices? A
Penalty for each incorrect try: 0
# Answers Feedback Grade
A. Fetch 0

B. Decode 0

C. Execute 0

D. Compile 100
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Question 16 (MC)
[SO16][60]
Which phase of the instruction cycle involves the actual execution of the instruction? (1 Mark- MC
[An/C,2])
Default mark: 1
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Number the choices? A
Penalty for each incorrect try: 0
# Answers Feedback Grade
A. Fetch 0

B. Decode 0

C. Execute 100

D. Compile 0
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Question 17 (MC)
[SO17][60]
How many address fields are typically found in a three-address instruction format? (1 Mark- MC
[An/C,2])
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Number the choices? A
Penalty for each incorrect try: 0
# Answers Feedback Grade
A. One 0

B. Two 0

C. Three 100

D. Four 0
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Question 18 (MC)
[SO18][60]
MC
In a typical instruction format, what does the opcode represent? (1 Mark-[An/C,2])
Default mark: 1
Shuffle the choices? Yes
Number the choices? A
Penalty for each incorrect try: 0
# Answers Feedback Grade
A. The address of the data 0

B. The operation to be performed 100

C. The data itself 0

D. The address of the next instruction 0

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Question 19 (MC)
[SO19][60]
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In a bus system, what is the function of bus arbitration? (1 Mark-[An/C,2])
Default mark: 1
Shuffle the choices? Yes
Number the choices? A
Penalty for each incorrect try: 0
# Answers Feedback Grade
A. To allocate memory addresses 0

B. To handle data transfer errors 0

To manage access to the bus when

C. 100
multiple devices need to use it

D. To perform logical operations 0

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Question 20 (MC)
[SO20][60]
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Which type of memory is considered volatile? (1 Mark-[An/C,2])
Default mark: 1
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Number the choices? A
Penalty for each incorrect try: 0
# Answers Feedback Grade
A. ROM 0

B. Flash Memory 0

C. RAM 100

D. Hard Drive 0
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