Computer Architecture and Organization

What is computer architecture?

• set of categories and methods that specify the functioning, organisation, and implementation of computer systems

• set of principles and methods that specify the functioning, organisation, and implementation of computer systems

• set of functions and methods that specify the functioning, organisation, and implementation of computer systems

• None of the mentioned

What is computer organization?

• structure and behaviour of a computer system as observed by the user

• structure of a computer system as observed by the developer

• structure and behaviour of a computer system as observed by the developer

• All of the mentioned

Top level view of computer function and interconnection: Computer components

• CPU, GPU, and RAM

• RAM, CPU, and motherboard

• Motherboard, hard drive, and GPU

• CPU, memory, and components

What is the key concept of the von Neumann architecture regarding data and instructions?

• Data is stored in the CPU, and instructions are stored in memory.

• Data and instructions are stored in a single memory.

• Data is stored in memory, and instructions are stored in the CPU.

• Data and instructions are stored separately.

What is the purpose of the instruction register (IR) in a processor?

• To address memory locations

• To perform arithmetic operations

• To store data temporarily

• To hold the fetched instruction

What is the purpose of the QPI Physical Layer in the QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) architecture?

• To control the flow of data

• To route packets through the network

• To carry signals and manage the transmission of data

• To define the rules for exchanging data packets

What is the main advantage of using PCIe over traditional PCI for interconnection in computer systems?

• Simpler architecture and lower cost

• Lower latency and better scalability

• Higher capacity and support for higher data rate devices

• Compatibility with legacy devices

While CPU is executing a program, an interrupt exists then it

• follows the next instruction in the program

• jumps to instruction in other registers

• breaks the normal sequence of execution of instructions

• stops executing the program

NMI stands for

• nonmaskable interrupt

• nonmultiple interrupt

• nonmovable interrupt

• none of the mentioned

What is the high speed memory between the main memory and the CPU called?

• Register Memory

• Cache Memory

• Storage Memory

• Virtual Memory