C952 Computer Architecture - Set 5 - Part 3

Correct Answer: AND

The AND operation yields true if both inputs are true, fundamental in Boolean logic for conditional checks.

Correct Answer: Page fault

A page fault happens when the requested page is not in main memory, triggering a load from secondary storage.

Correct Answer: Reduces conflict misses by allowing multiple locations for each block

Set-associative caches lower conflict misses by providing more flexibility in block placement, enhancing cache performance.

Correct Answer: Address

An address specifies the memory location of data, essential for accessing and managing information in computer systems.

Correct Answer: SPMD

SPMD (Single Program, Multiple Data) runs one program across multiple processors, enhancing parallel processing in MIMD systems.

Correct Answer: First-In-First-Out (FIFO)

FIFO policy replaces the oldest item in the cache, irrespective of recent usage patterns, simplifying cache management.

Correct Answer: Data alignment

Data alignment places data on memory boundaries that optimize access speed, reducing overhead for some architectures.

Correct Answer: Dividing data into smaller blocks across disks

Striping allocates blocks of data across multiple disks, improving read and write performance by enabling parallel access.

Correct Answer: External interrupt

External interrupts come from outside the processor, often from hardware devices needing attention from the CPU.

Correct Answer: Multithreading

Multithreading improves CPU efficiency by switching to another thread when the current thread encounters delays, maximizing performance.