C952 Computer Architecture - Set 1 - Part 3

Test your knowledge of technical writing concepts with these practice questions. Each question includes detailed explanations to help you understand the correct answers.

Question 41: In binary logic, what operation produces a 1 output only if both input values are different?

AND

NOT

XOR

Question 42: What is the purpose of a page table in virtual memory systems?

To store user data directly

To translate virtual addresses to physical addresses

To manage network data packets

To control access to cache memory

Question 43: What is a "basic block" in computer programming?

A segment of memory reserved for caching

A data structure for quick access

A series of instructions with a single entry and exit point

A logical unit used for memory mapping

Question 44: Which component within a CPU performs addition, subtraction, and logical operations?

Cache memory

ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)

Memory controller

Control unit

Question 45: Which Java concept allows a method to be invoked across different classes, regardless of their packages?

Private

Public

Protected

Static

Question 46: In which type of cache does each memory location map to only one location in the cache?

Direct-mapped cache

Fully associative cache

Split cache

Multilevel cache

Question 47: What is the primary purpose of error detection code in a memory system?

To prevent unauthorized access

To correct data errors in memory

To detect errors in data without correction

To reduce data storage requirements

Question 48: What term refers to the CPU execution time spent specifically within an application?

System CPU time

User CPU time

Total execution time

Context switching time

Question 49: Which term describes a situation in virtual memory where multiple virtual addresses refer to the same physical page?

Page fault

Aliasing

Segmentation

Swap space

Question 50: Which hardware mechanism allows a processor to transfer data directly to/from memory without involving the CPU?

Direct Memory Access (DMA)

Memory-mapped I/O

Device driver

Interrupt-driven I/O

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