Cards (32)

    • What operations does the Central Processing Unit (CPU) perform?
      Arithmetic and logical
    • What is a multicore processor?
      A single chip with multiple CPUs
    • Arrange the following processor features in order of increasing complexity:
      1️⃣ Microprocessor
      2️⃣ Microcontroller
      3️⃣ Multicore Processor
    • Multi-core processors improve energy efficiency for multi-tasking
    • The two primary processor architectures are Von Neumann and Harvard
    • A disadvantage of the Von Neumann architecture is its limited bandwidth
    • Single-core processors can perform parallel processing
      False
    • RISC processors have a simple instruction set, while CISC processors have a complex instruction set
    • What is a GPU designed for primarily?
      Parallel graphics processing
    • DSPs are specialized for processing digital signals
    • Which type of processor has a specialized architecture for math-intensive operations?
      DSP
    • A microprocessor is a single integrated circuit (IC) that contains the CPU
    • The Von Neumann architecture uses a single memory space for both data and instructions
    • How many cores does a single-core processor have?
      One
    • What type of memory does the Von Neumann architecture use?
      Single memory space
    • The Von Neumann architecture uses a single memory space for both data and instructions
      True
    • Match the architecture with its advantage:
      Von Neumann ↔️ Simplicity
      Harvard ↔️ Faster execution
    • Match the type of processor with its performance for multi-tasking:
      Single-core ↔️ Limited
      Multi-core ↔️ Excellent
    • RISC processors have faster execution speeds for simple tasks compared to CISC processors

      True
    • GPUs have fewer but more powerful cores compared to CPUs
      False
    • DSPs have specialized hardware units for arithmetic operations
      True
    • DSPs are often used in audio/video codecs, speech recognition, and digital filters
    • A microcontroller integrates a CPU with memory and input/output peripherals on a single IC.
      True
    • The Harvard architecture allows data and instructions to be fetched in parallel.
      True
    • Multi-core processors can perform parallel processing.

      True
    • The Harvard architecture uses separate memory spaces for data and instructions.
      True
    • What type of memory spaces does the Harvard architecture use?
      Separate
    • Multi-core processors execute tasks in parallel
    • Which type of processor is more energy-efficient for single tasks?
      Single-core
    • Match the processor type with its feature:
      RISC ↔️ Low power consumption
      CISC ↔️ Smaller code size
    • Match the processor with its application:
      GPU ↔️ Graphics rendering
      CPU ↔️ General computing
    • Match the processor type with its purpose:
      DSP ↔️ Digital signal processing
      CPU ↔️ General-purpose computing