Computer Architecture - Study Mode

[#691] What does the term "pipeline hazard" refer to in computer architecture?
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(C) Situations where instructions cannot execute in the pipeline due to conflicts

[#692] Which cache is larger and slower compared to L1 and L2 caches in a computer system?
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(D) L3 Cache

[#693] What does the term "bus width" refer to in computer architecture?
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(A) Number of bits that can be transferred in a single bus cycle

[#694] Which type of memory is used to store the operating system and application programs in a computer system?
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(D) Hard Disk

[#695] What is the purpose of the Control Unit (CU) in a CPU?
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(C) Directs operations of the entire computer system