Types of Processor

What are the two types of processor architecture required for your exam?

• RISC and CISC
• Von Neumann and Harvard
• CPU and GPU
• Memory and Cache

In Von Neumann architecture, where are data and instructions stored?

• In separate memory locations
• In the same memory

How many clock cycles does Von Neumann architecture require to complete each instruction?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 0.5

Choose all advantages of Von Neumann architecture

• Reduced physical space for memory
• Reduced risk of bottlenecking

• Lower manufacturing cost
• Smaller chance of data corruption

Choose all disadvantages of Von Neumann architecture

• High manufacturing cost
• Data may be overwritten

• Can perform parallel executions
• Bottlenecking through CPU idle time

In Harvard architecture, where are data and instructions stored?

• In separate memory locations
• In the same memory
• In cache memory
• In registers

How many clock cycles does Harvard architecture require to complete each instruction?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 0.5

Choose all advantages of Harvard architecture

• Reduced physical space for memory
• Idle time reduction
• Lower manufacturing cost
• Lower chance of data being overwritten

Choose all disadvantages of Harvard architecture

• Smaller chance of data corruption
• More physical space for memory
• Can perform parallel executions
• Higher manufacturing cost

What does RISC stand for?

• Random Instruction Set Computing
• Reduced Instruction Set Computing
• Rapid Instruction Set Computing
• Robust Instruction Set Computing