Computer Architecture - Study Mode

[#386] From amongst the following given scenarios determine the right one to justify interrupt mode of data transfer. i) Bulk transfer of several kilo-byte ii) Moderately large data transfer of more than 1kb iii) Short events like mouse action iv) Keyboard inputs
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(D) iv

[#387] The most Flexible way of logging the return addresses of the subroutines is by using . . . . . . . .
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(B) Stacks

[#388] The register used to serve as PC is called as . . . . . . . .
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(B) Instruction pointer

[#389] Distributed arbitration makes use of . . . . . . . .
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(D) 4-bit ID

[#390] The time lost due to the branch instruction is often referred to as . . . . . . . .
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(C) Branch penalty