LA Core Architecture and Functionality

LA Core Architecture and Functionality

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video discusses the Alloy Core, a linear algebra accelerator for SOC-based designs, highlighting its importance in high-performance computing (HPC) applications. It addresses the limitations of current accelerators like GPUs and fixed function accelerators, and introduces the LA Core, designed to overcome these challenges. The video details the architecture, instruction set, and programming framework of the LA Core, and evaluates its performance using benchmarks. The work is open-source, with future plans for physical implementation and scaling.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the Alloy Core discussed in the video?

To enhance gaming graphics

To accelerate linear algebra applications

To improve web browsing speed

To develop new programming languages

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a challenge associated with GPUs as mentioned in the video?

Inability to process graphics

Poor sequential performance

Limited memory capacity

High power consumption

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the LA Core architecture?

To enhance video streaming quality

To create a new operating system

To support a wide range of linear algebra applications

To replace all existing CPUs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the LA Exec Unit in the LA Core?

To store user data

To execute dual precision operations

To control power supply

To manage network connections

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the LA Mem Unit contribute to the LA Core's functionality?

By providing internet connectivity

By controlling the display output

By handling memory and scratchpad accesses

By generating random numbers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the LA Config Register Set?

To store user preferences

To configure the LA Mem Units

To manage network settings

To control audio output

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the LA Cache in the LA Core?

To store permanent data

To service main memory requests

To manage user accounts

To control system updates

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