Computer Architecture - Study Mode

[#151] What does the term "data hazard" refer to in the context of pipeline processing?
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(C) Occurrence when data dependencies between instructions result in stalls

[#152] Which type of memory is used to hold BIOS firmware that initializes hardware during booting?
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(C) ROM

[#153] What is the function of the Control Bus in a computer system?
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(D) Carries control signals between CPU and other components

[#154] Which cache memory level is closest to the CPU and operates at the highest speed?
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(A) L1 Cache

[#155] What does the term "instruction pipelining" aim to achieve in CPU design?
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(D) Overlap execution of multiple instructions