C952 Computer Architecture - Set 3 - 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: Which term defines simultaneous operation of multiple processors running separate programs?

Threading

Clustering

Multiprocessing

Synchronization

Question 42: What is "RAID" primarily used for in storage systems?

Increasing data processing speeds

Organizing and managing memory hierarchies

Improving storage redundancy and performance

Handling cache misses

Question 43: What term describes duplicating data across multiple disks for higher availability?

Cloning

Striping

Mirroring

RAID

Question 44: What is a "fully connected network" in terms of computer architecture?

Network where nodes are connected through a single central hub

A structure allowing direct links between every pair of nodes

Network using packet-switching techniques

System of connected storage devices

Question 45: Which pipeline stage handles address calculations for branch instructions?

Fetch

Decode

Execute

Memory access

Question 46: Which cache level is located closest to the CPU for rapid data access?

Main memory

L3 cache

L1 cache

Secondary storage

Question 47: What does a "basic block" in a program lack?

Sequential instructions

Conditional branches

Direct memory access

CPU access

Question 48: What do control hazards in pipelines involve?

Data not being ready for execution

Conflicting control signals in data flow

Instructions requiring different resources simultaneously

Disruptions due to branch instructions

Question 49: What does the "opcode" field in an instruction specify?

The memory address of data

Type and format of the operation

Cache status of the instruction

The binary register number

Question 50: What is the purpose of "barriers" in parallel programming?

Synchronize processors at specific points

Control cache misses

Manage virtual memory

Improve single-thread performance

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