Quiz on Processor Architectures

What is a key characteristic of the von Neumann architecture?

• Separate memory for instructions and data
• Shared memory space for instructions and data
• Multiple control units
• Parallel processing capabilities

In the Harvard architecture, how are instructions and data stored?

• In a single memory unit
• In totally separate memory units
• In a shared cache
• In a cloud storage system

Which type of processors typically utilize Harvard architecture?

• CISC processors
• RISC processors
• Microcontrollers
• Supercomputers

What does SIMD stand for?

• Single Instruction Multiple Data
• Single Instruction Multiple Devices
• Simultaneous Instruction Multiple Data
• Simultaneous Instruction Multiple Devices

What is the primary advantage of the Harvard architecture over the von Neumann architecture?

• Faster processing due to separate buses
• Easier programming
• Lower cost
• More memory

What does MIMD stand for?

• Multiple Instructions Multiple Data
• Multiple Inputs Multiple Devices
• Multiple Instructions Multiple Devices
• Multiple Inputs Multiple Data

Which of the following is an example of distributed computing?

• Using a single computer for all tasks
• Connecting multiple computers to solve a problem
• Running a program on a smartphone
• Using a mainframe computer

What is a characteristic of contemporary architectures?

• They are based solely on von Neumann principles
• They incorporate both von Neumann and Harvard features
• They are outdated and rarely used
• They only use parallel processing

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the von Neumann architecture?

• Linear fetch-execute cycle
• Separate buses for data and instructions
• Shared memory space
• Use of registers for fast access

What is the purpose of registers in the von Neumann architecture?

• To store data permanently
• To provide fast access to instructions and data
• To manage memory allocation
• To execute multiple instructions simultaneously