Computer Architecture - Study Mode
[#511] What does the term "pipelining" refer to in CPU design?
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(D) Technique that allows multiple instructions to overlap in execution
[#512] Which type of memory is used for permanent storage of BIOS and firmware in a computer system?
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(A) ROM
[#513] What is the purpose of the Translation Lookaside Buffer (TLB) in CPU architecture?
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(D) Speeds up virtual to physical address translation
[#514] In a multi-core CPU architecture, which cache memory level is typically shared among all cores?
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(D) L3 Cache
[#515] What does the term "DMA" (Direct Memory Access) refer to in computer systems?
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(C) Allows peripherals to transfer data directly to/from memory without CPU intervention