Computer Architecture and Organization-adv

Which component is responsible for executing instructions in a computer

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system?
a) Hard Disk
b) RAM
c) CPU
d) GPU

Answer: c) CPU

Q. 2 What does the acronym RAM stand for?

a) Random Algorithm Memory
b) Read Access Memory
c) Random Access Memory
d) Read Allocated Memory

Answer: c) Random Access Memory

Q. 3 Which storage device is considered non-volatile?

a) RAM
b) Cache
c) SSD
d) Register

Answer: c) SSD

Q. 4 What is the main function of the ALU?

a) Memory management
b) I/O management
c) Performing arithmetic and logical operations
d) Controlling all other computer components

Answer: c) Performing arithmetic and logical operations

Q. 5 Which of the following is an example of secondary storage?

a) Register
b) RAM
c) Cache
d) Hard Disk

Answer: d) Hard Disk

Q. 6 Which type of memory is closest to the CPU and has the fastest access time?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) Cache
d) Hard Disk

Answer: c) Cache

Q. 7 The BIOS is typically stored in which type of memory?

a) RAM
b) SSD
c) ROM
d) Cache

Answer: c) ROM

Q. 8 Which of the following is not an input device?

a) Keyboard
b) Mouse
c) Monitor
d) Joystick

Answer: c) Monitor

The number of bits processed in a single instruction is known as the

Q. 9
computer’s…
a) Byte rate
b) Speed
c) Word length
d) Cache size

Answer: c) Word length

Q. 10 Which part of the computer temporarily stores the currently executing program?
a) Cache
b) ROM
c) RAM
d) Hard Disk

Answer: c) RAM

Q. 11 Which architecture uses multiple processing units to perform a task?

a) SIMD
b) RISC
c) CISC
 d) MIMD

Answer: a) SIMD

Q. 12 In which generation of computers were integrated circuits introduced?

a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) Fourth

Answer: c) Third

Q. 13 What does CPU stand for?

a) Central Processing Unit
b) Central Printed Unit
c) Computer Processing Unit
d) Core Processing Unit

Answer: a) Central Processing Unit

Q. 14 Which of the following is a volatile type of memory?

a) RAM
b) Hard Drive
c) ROM
d) CD-ROM

Answer: a) RAM

Q. 15 The set of instructions that a computer can execute is referred to as:

a) Operating System
b) Machine Language
c) Assembly Language
d) Compiler

Answer: b) Machine Language

Q. 16 Which of the following connectors is used to connect a computer to a network?

a) VGA
b) HDMI
c) RJ-45
d) USB

Answer: c) RJ-45

Q. 17 What type of memory retains its content even after the power is turned off?
a) Non-volatile
 b) Volatile
c) Static
d) Dynamic

Answer: a) Non-volatile

Q. 18 Which of the following is not a primary function of the CPU?

a) Fetch
b) Decode
c) Execute
d) Store

Answer: d) Store

Q. 19 Which of the following is a type of CPU architecture?

a) AMD
b) RISC
c) NVIDIA
d) DDR4

Answer: b) RISC

Q. 20 The clock speed of a CPU is measured in:

a) RPM
b) Bits
c) Bytes
d) Hertz

Answer: d) Hertz

Q. 21 Which component is responsible for storing the operating system?

a) RAM
b) CPU
c) Hard Disk
d) ALU

Answer: c) Hard Disk

Q. 22 A 32-bit processor can access memory addresses of:

a) 2^32 bytes
b) 32 bytes
c) 32 GB
d) 2^32 bits

Answer: a) 2^32 bytes

Q. 23 The data path between the CPU and RAM is known as:
a) Data Bus
b) Address Bus
c) Control Bus
d) Power Bus

Answer: a) Data Bus

Which of the following is not a type of computer architecture based on

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deployment?
a) Mainframe
b) Microcomputer
c) Minicomputer
d) Microservice

Answer: d) Microservice

Q. 25 The term ‘bit’ stands for:

a) Binary Digit
b) Binary Data
c) Byte Information
d) Base Information Type

Answer: a) Binary Digit

Which component provides an interface between the CPU and peripheral

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devices?
a) RAM
b) ALU
c) I/O Controller
d) Cache

Answer: c) I/O Controller

Q. 27 The primary purpose of a graphics card is to:

a) Store data
b) Render graphics
c) Process sound
d) Connect to a network

Answer: b) Render graphics

Q. 28 Which of the following is an output device?

a) Keyboard
b) Mouse
c) Speaker
 d) Joystick

Answer: c) Speaker

Q. 29 The most basic form of computer language is called:

a) Machine Language
b) Assembly Language
c) High-Level Language
d) Python

Answer: a) Machine Language

Which of the following devices can be directly connected to the CPU’s external
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data bus?
a) RAM
b) Printer
c) Hard Disk
d) CD-ROM

Answer: a) RAM

Q. 31 Which of the following is not a computer memory type?

a) Cache
b) RAM
c) ROM
d) VGA

Answer: d) VGA

Q. 32 The CPU and main memory are part of which computer architecture component?
a) Input
b) Output
c) Central Processing Unit
d) System Unit

Answer: d) System Unit

Q. 33 How many bits are there in a byte?

a) 2
b) 4
c) 8
d) 16

Answer: c) 8

Q. 34 Which device is used for the permanent storage of data?

 a) RAM
b) ROM
c) Hard Disk
d) Cache

Answer: c) Hard Disk

Q. 35 Why is the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) essential to a CPU?

a) It manages memory storage.
b) It performs arithmetic and logical operations.
c) It controls peripheral devices.
d) It regulates power to the motherboard.

Answer: b) It performs arithmetic and logical operations.

What advantage does a multi-core processor bring compared to a single-core

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processor of the same speed?
a) Increased storage space.
b) Better graphics rendering.
c) Parallel processing capabilities.
d) Reduced power consumption.

Answer: c) Parallel processing capabilities.

Q. 37 How does cache memory improve CPU performance?

a) By increasing storage capacity.
b) By offering faster access to frequently used data.
c) By improving graphics rendering.
d) By regulating voltage.

Answer: b) By offering faster access to frequently used data.

Q. 38 Why is ROM important during the boot-up process of a computer?

a) It provides dynamic storage for running applications.
b) It contains the Basic Input Output System (BIOS).
c) It helps the CPU perform arithmetic operations.
d) It offers a high-speed connection to peripheral devices.

Answer: b) It contains the Basic Input Output System (BIOS).

Q. 39 How does a pipelined architecture enhance CPU performance?

a) By reducing the storage capacity.
b) By executing multiple instructions simultaneously at different stages.
c) By improving the graphics quality.
d) By reducing power consumption.
 Answer: b) By executing multiple instructions simultaneously at different stages.

Q. 40 Why do computers have both primary and secondary storage?

a) To differentiate between binary and machine code.
b) Primary is for temporary and fast access, while secondary is for persistent
storage.
c) Secondary storage replaces primary when it’s full.
d) They serve the same function but offer redundancy.

Answer: b) Primary is for temporary and fast access, while secondary is for
persistent storage.

Q. 41 What role does the bus play in a computer’s architecture?

a) Data storage.
b) Rendering graphics.
c) Facilitating communication between the CPU and other components.
d) Power regulation.

Answer: c) Facilitating communication between the CPU and other components.

Q. 42 Why might a computer system utilize DMA (Direct Memory Access)?

a) To bypass the CPU and allow peripherals to directly communicate with
memory.
b) To boost the graphics rendering.
c) To amplify sound outputs.
d) To store data persistently.

Answer: a) To bypass the CPU and allow peripherals to directly communicate

with memory.

Q. 43 What is the primary distinction between RISC and CISC architectures?

a) Storage capacity.
b) Graphics rendering.
c) Complexity and number of instructions.
d) Type of peripherals supported.

Answer: c) Complexity and number of instructions.

Q. 44 Why is the system clock crucial for the CPU’s operations?

a) It sets the speed for executing instructions.
b) It provides storage.
c) It handles input devices.
d) It boosts graphics rendering.

Answer: a) It sets the speed for executing instructions.

Q. 45 How does Virtual Memory serve a computer system?
a) By acting as a backup for primary storage.
b) By temporarily using storage space to simulate additional RAM.
c) By enhancing graphics quality.
d) By speeding up the clock rate of the CPU.

Answer: b) By temporarily using storage space to simulate additional RAM.

Which architecture uses parallelism within a single instruction stream to improve

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computational speed?
a) SIMD
b) MIMD
c) RISC
d) CISC

Answer: a) SIMD

Q. 47 What advantage does a GPU provide in modern computer systems?

a) Error-checking in the CPU.
b) Efficient execution of graphical operations.
c) Increasing the primary storage.
d) Handling user inputs more effectively.

Answer: b) Efficient execution of graphical operations.

Q. 48 Why are registers important in the context of a CPU?

a) They store the operating system.
b) They handle power management.
c) They provide quick storage for immediate data processing tasks.
d) They act as a backup for RAM.

Answer: c) They provide quick storage for immediate data processing tasks.

Q. 49 How does a multicore architecture differ from a multithreaded one?

a) Multicore has multiple CPUs, while multithreaded allows a single CPU to
manage multiple tasks.
b) Multicore enhances storage, while multithreaded improves graphics.
c) Multithreaded processors have multiple ALUs.
d) They are the same.

Answer: a) Multicore has multiple CPUs, while multithreaded allows a single

CPU to manage multiple tasks.

Q. 50 Which component is responsible for sequential control within the CPU?

a) ALU
b) GPU
 c) Control Unit
d) Memory Unit

Answer: c) Control Unit

Q. 51 Why is parallel processing pivotal in modern computing architectures?

a) It reduces power consumption.
b) It allows for multiple operations to be executed concurrently, improving
efficiency.
c) It improves the aesthetics of the computer.
d) It reduces the need for storage.

Answer: b) It allows for multiple operations to be executed concurrently,

improving efficiency.

Q. 52 How does a superscalar architecture increase CPU throughput?

a) By reducing the instruction set.
b) By executing multiple instruction cycles in a single clock cycle.
c) By increasing storage capacity.
d) By reducing the number of registers.

Answer: b) By executing multiple instruction cycles in a single clock cycle.

In the context of computer architecture, what does ‘throughput’ typically refer

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to?
a) The amount of storage available.
b) The speed of the GPU.
c) The number of operations a system can process in a given amount of time.
d) The clarity of the display monitor.

Answer: c) The number of operations a system can process in a given amount of

time.

Which part of the computer handles operations related to input and output
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devices?
a) ALU
b) Control Unit
c) I/O Controller
d) Cache

Answer: c) I/O Controller

Q. 55 Why is Harvard architecture significant in certain applications?

a) It has a unified storage system for instructions and data.
b) It uses a separate storage and bus for instructions and data.
c) It emphasizes parallel processing.
 d) It relies solely on secondary storage.

Answer: b) It uses a separate storage and bus for instructions and data.

Q. 56 How does pipelining enhance the efficiency of a computer system?

a) By storing more data.
b) By rendering graphics more efficiently.
c) By allowing stages of an instruction to be executed in an overlapped manner.
d) By improving the quality of sound outputs.

Answer: c) By allowing stages of an instruction to be executed in an overlapped

manner.

Which component is considered the bridge between the CPU and primary
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memory?
a) Northbridge
b) GPU
c) Southbridge
d) ALU

Answer: a) Northbridge

Why are there different levels of cache in modern computer architectures (like
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L1, L2, L3)?
a) To offer different power regulation levels.
b) To accommodate different storage sizes.
c) To provide varying speed and capacity trade-offs.
d) To differentiate between different instruction sets.

Answer: c) To provide varying speed and capacity trade-offs.

Q. 59 In a multiprocessor architecture, how is resource contention typically managed?

a) Ignoring it.
b) Using a single shared bus for all processors.
c) Utilizing separate memory for each processor.
d) Through synchronized access and locking mechanisms.

Answer: d) Through synchronized access and locking mechanisms.

Q. 60 How does Little Endian differ from Big Endian in data storage?
a) The physical size of memory.
b) The sequential order of bytes.
c) The amount of storage available.
d) The speed of data retrieval.

Answer: b) The sequential order of bytes.

 Which computer architecture principle implies that average complexity of
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instructions should be consistent?
a) Pipelining
b) RISC
c) CISC
d) SIMD

Answer: b) RISC

Q. 62 What is the primary benefit of a distributed computing architecture?

a) Reduced data storage needs.
b) Ability to share and compute resources across multiple machines.
c) Improved sound quality.
d) Improved graphics rendering.

Answer: b) Ability to share and compute resources across multiple machines.

In a Von Neumann architecture, what is significant about instruction and data

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storage?
a) They use different types of memory.
b) They are stored together in the same memory unit.
c) They are handled by different CPUs.
d) They operate at different clock speeds.

Answer: b) They are stored together in the same memory unit.

Why are asynchronous circuits less common compared to synchronous ones in

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computer architectures?
a) They require more power.
b) They have a limited instruction set.
c) They operate without a global clock, making them more complex to design.
d) They have limited storage capabilities.

Answer: c) They operate without a global clock, making them more complex to
design.

Q. 65 Why are memory hierarchies utilized in computer architectures?

a) To simplify the design process.
b) To balance the trade-off between speed and capacity.
c) To enhance graphics rendering.
d) To minimize power consumption.

Answer: b) To balance the trade-off between speed and capacity.

Q. 66 In RAID configurations, why might RAID 5 be chosen?

 a) It prioritizes speed over data protection.
b) It offers a mix of performance and parity-based protection.
c) It solely focuses on maximizing storage capacity.
d) It prioritizes sound output.

Answer: b) It offers a mix of performance and parity-based protection.

Q. 67 How does branch prediction enhance the performance of a CPU?

a) By increasing the CPU’s core count.
b) By anticipating and preparing for possible execution paths.
c) By improving the quality of sound outputs.
d) By boosting storage capacity.

Answer: b) By anticipating and preparing for possible execution paths.

Q. 68 Which architecture seeks to mimic human brain neural structures?

a) SIMD
b) RISC
c) Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
d) Pipelining

Answer: c) Neural Processing Unit (NPU)

When designing a system for real-time graphics rendering, which component

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would be most crucial?
a) ALU
b) ROM
c) GPU
d) DMA

Answer: c) GPU

If you’re aiming for a system with fast computation for small tasks but not heavy
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multitasking, what might you prioritize?
a) Multiple CPU cores
b) High clock speed
c) Large secondary storage
d) Numerous USB ports

Answer: b) High clock speed

For a computer used primarily for large database storage and retrieval, what
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component is critical?
a) GPU
b) Sound card
c) High-capacity SSD or HDD
 d) ALU

Answer: c) High-capacity SSD or HDD

If a software application constantly faces cache misses, what can be modified in

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the architecture to optimize performance?
a) Increase GPU cores.
b) Add more RAM.
c) Increase cache size or improve cache algorithms.
d) Add more USB ports.

Answer: c) Increase cache size or improve cache algorithms.

Q. 73 To speed up boot time, which type of memory could be utilized to store the OS?
a) VRAM
b) Cache memory
c) SSD
d) Optical drive

Answer: c) SSD

When aiming to achieve better parallel processing for multiple simultaneous

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tasks, what should be incorporated?
a) High-frequency clock
b) Multi-core CPU
c) Dedicated sound card
d) Larger ROM

Answer: b) Multi-core CPU

In a scenario where a machine needs to constantly stream and buffer video, an

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enhancement in which area might be beneficial?
a) Cache memory
b) ROM size
c) RAM size
d) Number of CPU cores

Answer: c) RAM size

If you’re designing a computer for scientific simulations that involve repetitive

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operations on large data sets, what would best optimize this computation?
a) SIMD architecture
b) High-capacity optical drives
c) Sound card enhancements
d) Increased USB ports
 Answer: a) SIMD architecture

For efficient multitasking and resource sharing in a multiprocessor environment,

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what should be implemented?
a) Hard drive partitions
b) Pipelining
c) Synchronized access and locks
d) High-frequency GPU

Answer: c) Synchronized access and locks

Which feature in modern CPUs helps in executing multiple threads on a single

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core, mimicking parallel execution?
a) Superscalar execution
b) Hyper-threading
c) Out-of-order execution
d) Direct memory access

Answer: b) Hyper-threading

For a device primarily used for reading and writing extensive sequential data,
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which storage type is optimal?
a) SSD
b) HDD
c) RAM
d) Cache

Answer: a) SSD

If a system often faces a bottleneck due to multiple peripherals communicating

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with the CPU, what might alleviate this?
a) Increase GPU cores.
b) Implement DMA (Direct Memory Access).
c) Add more RAM.
d) Use a faster optical drive.

Answer: b) Implement DMA (Direct Memory Access).

Which component upgrade would most benefit a workstation running complex

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3D modeling software?
a) Sound card
b) Network card
c) GPU with high VRAM
d) Optical drive speed

Answer: c) GPU with high VRAM

 In a distributed computing model, what is essential to ensure efficient
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communication between nodes?
a) High-capacity ROM
b) Fast Network Interface Card (NIC) and optimized network protocols
c) Enhanced sound cards
d) Larger caches

Answer: b) Fast Network Interface Card (NIC) and optimized network protocols

A mobile device that needs to frequently swap between apps should prioritize
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enhancements in which area?
a) ROM
b) VRAM
c) RAM
d) GPU core count

Answer: c) RAM

To reduce power consumption in a mobile device without significantly

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compromising performance, which CPU architecture might be preferable?
a) RISC
b) CISC
c) SIMD
d) MIMD

Answer: a) RISC

For a server handling numerous client requests, which component is essential for
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ensuring that data is frequently accessed quickly?
a) Large Cache memory
b) High-frequency GPU
c) Sound card
d) Optical drive speed

Answer: a) Large Cache memory

If a user wants to build a gaming PC that can handle detailed game environments
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and textures, which component is crucial?
a) GPU with high VRAM
b) Sound card
c) SSD
d) Network card

Answer: a) GPU with high VRAM

 Which RAID configuration is best suited for applications that require high
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availability without sacrificing too much storage space?
a) RAID 0
b) RAID 1
c) RAID 5
d) RAID 10

Answer: c) RAID 5

For a system involved in high-frequency trading, which hardware modification

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can help reduce transaction times?
a) Increased GPU core count
b) Larger ROM
c) Low-latency RAM
d) Enhanced sound card

Answer: c) Low-latency RAM

If an organization wants to build a data center focusing on redundancy and data

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availability, which RAID configuration might they consider?
a) RAID 0
b) RAID 1
c) RAID 5
d) RAID 6

Answer: d) RAID 6

Which architectural feature allows CPUs to predict future instructions and

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prepare accordingly to reduce potential wait times?
a) DMA
b) Cache memory
c) Branch prediction
d) Vector processing

Answer: c) Branch prediction

If a video editing workstation frequently accesses large sequential files, what

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storage upgrade can boost its performance?
a) NVMe SSD
b) SATA SSD
c) HDD
d) Cache memory

Answer: a) NVMe SSD

 For an embedded system in a medical device, which CPU feature might be
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deprioritized to save power?
a) Multi-threading
b) High clock frequency
c) Pipelining
d) Out-of-order execution

Answer: b) High clock frequency

In a machine dedicated to running virtual machines, which component should be

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substantially upgraded for optimal performance?
a) GPU
b) Sound card
c) RAM
d) Network card

Answer: c) RAM

For a cloud server that handles multiple user sessions simultaneously, what type
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of memory can be beneficial?
a) Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM)
b) VRAM
c) Cache memory
d) ROM

Answer: a) Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM)

If a server faces slow data read-write speeds due to numerous small random I/O
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operations, which storage solution might be ideal?
a) HDD
b) SATA SSD
c) NVMe SSD
d) Optical drive

Answer: c) NVMe SSD

A graphics design workstation frequently uses multiple software tools

Q. 96 simultaneously. To improve software responsiveness, an upgrade in which
component might be necessary?
a) GPU
b) RAM
c) ROM
d) Sound card

Answer: b) RAM
 In a high-performance computing scenario, where massive datasets need parallel
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processing, which architecture would be most suitable?
a) Single-core CPU with high clock speed
b) Multi-core CPU with SIMD capabilities
c) Basic dual-core CPU
d) Single-core CPU with large cache

Answer: b) Multi-core CPU with SIMD capabilities

When building a server for streaming video content to multiple users

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simultaneously, which component should be prioritized?
a) High-capacity and fast storage
b) Enhanced sound card
c) Multi-core GPU
d) ROM

Answer: a) High-capacity and fast storage

In distributed computing, what might be a crucial consideration when designing

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nodes for fast computation and data transfer?
a) Optimal GPU capabilities
b) Sound card quality
c) High-speed interconnects and network protocols
d) Size of cache memory

Answer: c) High-speed interconnects and network protocols

For a machine focused on cryptographic tasks, which hardware component can

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be specially designed to enhance performance?
a) GPU
b) Cryptographic hardware accelerator
c) RAM
d) ROM

Answer: b) Cryptographic hardware accelerator

In a scenario where energy consumption needs to be minimized without a drastic

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performance drop, which processor type is preferred?
a) High-frequency quad-core processor
b) Dual-core processor with hyper-threading
c) Low-power RISC-based processor
d) Single-core processor with large cache

Answer: c) Low-power RISC-based processor

 To facilitate faster data transfers between a GPU and RAM in a gaming PC,
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which bus standard might be used?
a) SATA
b) USB 3.0
c) PCIe
d) ISA

Answer: c) PCIe

Which of the following directly impacts a CPU’s ability to perform more

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operations per clock cycle?
a) Hard drive speed
b) GPU VRAM
c) Instruction pipelining
d) RAM size

Answer: c) Instruction pipelining

Which memory type provides a compromise between speed and storage capacity
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in a typical memory hierarchy?
a) Register
b) RAM
c) Cache
d) SSD

Answer: c) Cache

Q. 105 Why do GPUs typically contain more cores than CPUs?

a) To enhance multitasking.
b) To provide faster clock speeds.
c) For specialized parallel computations, like graphics rendering.
d) To boost boot time.

Answer: c) For specialized parallel computations, like graphics rendering.

Q. 106 In which scenario might a CISC architecture be more beneficial than RISC?
a) When memory is limited.
b) For parallel computations.
c) For high-frequency trading systems.
d) In real-time graphics rendering.

Answer: a) When memory is limited.

Q. 107 How does branch prediction improve CPU performance?

a) By increasing cache size.
b) By preemptively executing instructions based on anticipated outcomes.
 c) By accelerating RAM speeds.
d) By enhancing graphics rendering.

Answer: b) By preemptively executing instructions based on anticipated

outcomes.

Which component plays a vital role in determining how many instructions a CPU
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can execute at the same time?
a) VRAM
b) Number of cores
c) HDD speed
d) Bus width

Answer: b) Number of cores

Q. 109 Why might a computer system utilize a multi-level cache architecture?

a) To save power.
b) To balance speed and storage capacity needs.
c) To enhance sound output.
d) To increase the number of CPU cores.

Answer: b) To balance speed and storage capacity needs.

In what scenario would direct memory access (DMA) be particularly

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advantageous?
a) When executing logic operations.
b) During arithmetic calculations.
c) When transferring large blocks of data between peripherals and memory.
d) During boot-up.

Answer: c) When transferring large blocks of data between peripherals and

memory.

Q. 111 What advantage does SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data) offer?
a) Reduces power consumption.
b) Improves boot-up times.
c) Enables multiple data elements to be processed simultaneously using a single
instruction.
d) Facilitates enhanced sound output.

Answer: c) Enables multiple data elements to be processed simultaneously using

a single instruction.

Q. 112 Why might an architecture utilize out-of-order execution?

a) To ensure sequential processing.
b) To minimize cache memory usage.
 c) To optimize CPU throughput by executing available instructions rather than
waiting.
d) To slow down processing speed.

Answer: c) To optimize CPU throughput by executing available instructions

rather than waiting.

Q. 113 Which RAID level offers data redundancy by mirroring without striping?
a) RAID 0
b) RAID 1
c) RAID 5
d) RAID 10

Answer: b) RAID 1

Q. 114 Why might RISC architecture typically have a higher clock speed than CISC?
a) It has more complex instructions.
b) It requires more memory.
c) It focuses on a larger set of simpler instructions.
d) It processes more instructions per cycle.

Answer: c) It focuses on a larger set of simpler instructions.

Q. 115 What would be a primary reason for a CPU to frequently stall in pipelining?
a) Data hazards
b) High clock speed
c) Large cache memory
d) Enhanced VRAM

Answer: a) Data hazards

In a Von Neumann architecture, why might instruction fetch and data operations
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conflict?
a) Due to separate instruction and data buses.
b) Because of the multi-core configuration.
c) Due to the shared memory for instructions and data.
d) Because of parallel processing.

Answer: c) Due to the shared memory for instructions and data.

Why is the Harvard architecture considered more efficient in certain applications

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than the Von Neumann architecture?
a) It uses a single memory system.
b) It has separate memory and buses for instructions and data.
c) It has smaller cache size.
d) It focuses on complex instruction sets.
 Answer: b) It has separate memory and buses for instructions and data.

Which aspect of a computer system directly influences its ability to quickly

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access frequently used data?
a) Sound card quality
b) GPU core count
c) Cache memory hierarchy and size
d) Number of peripherals

Answer: c) Cache memory hierarchy and size

Q. 119 In multiprocessor systems, why is cache coherence crucial?

a) To ensure all processors have a consistent view of memory.
b) To increase the clock speed.
c) To enhance graphics rendering.
d) To boost storage space.

Answer: a) To ensure all processors have a consistent view of memory.

Which bus type primarily facilitates communication between the CPU and main
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memory?
a) Peripheral bus
b) Memory bus
c) Data bus
d) Address bus

Answer: b) Memory bus

Q. 121 How does increasing word size in a CPU generally affect the system?
a) Decreases the number of operations the CPU can perform.
b) Reduces memory access speed.
c) Enables the processing of larger data chunks in one go.
d) Reduces cache size.

Answer: c) Enables the processing of larger data chunks in one go.

Q. 122 For which of the following tasks is a GPU better suited than a CPU?
a) Sequential arithmetic computations
b) Data lookups and retrievals
c) Parallel processing of graphics data and rendering
d) Logical operations

Answer: c) Parallel processing of graphics data and rendering

Q. 123 Why might a computer system have both an integrated and a discrete GPU?
 a) To save power when high graphical performance isn’t necessary.
b) To enhance sound output.
c) To increase RAM capacity.
d) To boost CPU core count.

Answer: a) To save power when high graphical performance isn’t necessary.

Which type of memory is non-volatile and can be electrically erased and

Q. 124
reprogrammed?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) Flash memory
d) Cache memory

Answer: c) Flash memory

What advantage does SMT (Simultaneous Multi-Threading) offer in multi-core

Q. 125
CPUs?
a) Increases the number of cores.
b) Reduces power consumption.
c) Allows multiple threads to run on each core for better resource utilization.
d) Increases the word size.

Answer: c) Allows multiple threads to run on each core for better resource
utilization.

Q. 126 How does a vector processor differ from a scalar processor in its operations?
a) It operates on one data item at a time.
b) It operates on multiple data items simultaneously using a single instruction.
c) It focuses on increasing clock speed.
d) It prioritizes sequential processing.

Answer: b) It operates on multiple data items simultaneously using a single

instruction.

Which of the following best describes the concept of spatial locality in memory
Q. 127
access patterns?
a) If a memory location is accessed, it’s less likely that nearby locations will be
accessed soon.
b) If a memory location is accessed, its contents will likely not be accessed again
soon.
c) If a memory location is accessed, nearby locations are also likely to be
accessed soon.
d) Memory access patterns are entirely random with no discernible patterns.
 Answer: c) If a memory location is accessed, nearby locations are also likely to
be accessed soon.

Q. 128 Why might an instruction set architecture (ISA) include SIMD instructions?
a) To reduce the number of total instructions.
b) To facilitate sound processing.
c) To enhance the speed of serial data processing.
d) To enable efficient parallel data processing.

Answer: d) To enable efficient parallel data processing.

Q. 129 Which of the following components primarily benefits from a wider bus width?
a) Sound card
b) Hard drive
c) RAM
d) Optical drive

Answer: c) RAM

In terms of memory access, why are registers crucial in a computer’s

Q. 130
architecture?
a) They offer the highest storage capacity.
b) They provide a backup for RAM.
c) They are the fastest accessible storage locations for the CPU.
d) They help in connecting peripherals.

Answer: c) They are the fastest accessible storage locations for the CPU.

How does increasing the number of pipeline stages in a CPU potentially impact
Q. 131
its operations?
a) Decreases overall throughput.
b) Reduces clock speed.
c) Increases instruction latency but potentially increases throughput.
d) Enhances GPU performance.

Answer: c) Increases instruction latency but potentially increases throughput.

In a system with a CPU, GPU, and an APU, what role does the APU primarily
Q. 132
play?
a) Acts as an audio processing unit.
b) Combines features of both the CPU and GPU.
c) Enhances the speed of RAM.
d) Provides backup storage.

Answer: b) Combines features of both the CPU and GPU.

 Why is “Little Endian” and “Big Endian” terminology crucial in computer
Q. 133
architecture?
a) It refers to the size of the RAM.
b) It denotes the way data bytes are ordered.
c) It indicates the number of CPU cores.
d) It specifies the type of GPU in use.

Answer: b) It denotes the way data bytes are ordered.

Q. 134 What is the primary purpose of a memory buffer in a computer’s architecture?

a) To store backup data.
b) To act as an intermediary storage, mitigating speed differences between
components.
c) To enhance GPU performance.
d) To increase CPU core count.

Answer: b) To act as an intermediary storage, mitigating speed differences

between components.

Q. 135 Why are “superscalar” processors named so?

a) They supersede scalar processors.
b) They can execute more than one instruction per clock cycle.
c) They focus solely on scalar computations.
d) They are larger in physical size.

Answer: b) They can execute more than one instruction per clock cycle.

Q. 136 In the context of memory hierarchies, what role does virtual memory play?
a) Acts as the primary storage space for applications.
b) Serves as the fastest memory layer.
c) Provides an illusion of larger RAM by using disk space.
d) Facilitates faster GPU rendering.

Answer: c) Provides an illusion of larger RAM by using disk space.

Which architecture would be most suitable for processing large datasets in

Q. 137
parallel?
a) Single Accumulator Architecture
b) Stack-based Architecture
c) SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data)
d) Von Neumann Architecture

Answer: c) SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data)

Which is more beneficial in real-time graphics rendering: faster clock speed or

Q. 138
more cores?
 a) Faster clock speed
b) More cores
c) Neither; memory size is the main factor
d) Both equally

Answer: b) More cores

Given increasing security threats, which hardware feature is becoming more

Q. 139
important in modern CPUs?
a) Increased cache size
b) Built-in Random Number Generators
c) Hardware-based encryption/decryption
d) Larger word size

Answer: c) Hardware-based encryption/decryption

In what scenario might a Harvard Architecture be less suitable than a Von

Q. 140
Neumann Architecture?
a) When distinct storage is required for data and instructions
b) For general-purpose computing tasks
c) In specialized digital signal processing
d) For faster computational speed

Answer: b) For general-purpose computing tasks

Which of the following strategies is least effective in enhancing CPU

Q. 141
performance?
a) Hyperthreading
b) Increasing the number of registers
c) Reducing the pipeline stages
d) Out-of-order execution

Answer: c) Reducing the pipeline stages

Which memory type would be least effective in reducing the memory bottleneck
Q. 142
in high-performance computing?
a) L1 Cache
b) DDR4 RAM
c) SSD
d) L2 Cache

Answer: c) SSD

What potential downside should be considered when increasing the number of

Q. 143
cores on a CPU for parallel processing?
a) Decreased clock speed
 b) Increased power consumption and heat
c) Reduced memory access
d) Reduced data transfer rate

Answer: b) Increased power consumption and heat

Which is more critical for a database server that performs many read/write
Q. 144
operations?
a) High GPU performance
b) Large cache memory
c) Multiple CPU cores
d) High-quality sound card

Answer: b) Large cache memory

In which scenario would a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer)

Q. 145 architecture be less advantageous than CISC (Complex Instruction Set
Computer)?
a) In embedded systems
b) For desktop general-purpose applications
c) In IoT devices
d) In smartphones

Answer: b) For desktop general-purpose applications

Which of the following factors is least relevant when evaluating the performance
Q. 146
of a data center server?
a) GPU rendering capabilities
b) Multi-threading capabilities
c) Virtualization support
d) Cooling and power efficiency

Answer: a) GPU rendering capabilities

Which bus architecture might be most suitable for a system prioritizing high-
Q. 147
speed graphics rendering?
a) ISA (Industry Standard Architecture)
b) PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
c) AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)
d) EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture)

Answer: c) AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)

Which architectural feature could most improve performance in a system that

Q. 148
frequently accesses a large database?
a) Increased L1 cache size
 b) A higher number of GPU cores
c) More USB ports
d) Optimized memory hierarchy with a faster RAM

Answer: d) Optimized memory hierarchy with a faster RAM

Q. 149 Why might an architect opt for a multi-bus structure in a system design?
a) To reduce manufacturing costs
b) To enhance data transfer rates between different components
c) To simplify the system design
d) To reduce power consumption

Answer: b) To enhance data transfer rates between different components

In which scenario might an architect prefer asynchronous circuits over

Q. 150
synchronous circuits?
a) When clock timing is crucial for operations
b) For more straightforward circuit design
c) When power consumption needs to be optimized
d) When high-speed performance is essential

Answer: c) When power consumption needs to be optimized

What potential disadvantage should architects consider when designing deep

Q. 151
instruction pipelines?
a) Reduced power consumption
b) Pipeline stalls due to data hazards
c) Enhanced parallel processing
d) Faster arithmetic operations

Answer: b) Pipeline stalls due to data hazards

Which architectural component would be least relevant when optimizing a

Q. 152
machine for machine learning tasks?
a) High-speed SSD
b) Advanced GPU with tensor cores
c) Integrated sound card
d) Multi-core CPU with hyper-threading

Answer: c) Integrated sound card

For which application might in-order execution be preferred over out-of-order

Q. 153
execution in a CPU?
a) Video editing software
b) Real-time systems where predictability is crucial
c) Gaming
 d) Machine learning computations

Answer: b) Real-time systems where predictability is crucial

In the design of supercomputers, what is the primary reason for incorporating

Q. 154
parallel processing capabilities?
a) Reducing manufacturing costs
b) Improving energy efficiency
c) Achieving very high computation rates
d) Reducing the number of required peripherals

Answer: c) Achieving very high computation rates

Which architectural feature would be least likely to improve performance in a

Q. 155
real-time gaming console?
a) Multi-core CPU
b) High-performance GPU
c) Increased L3 cache size
d) Serial port integration

Answer: d) Serial port integration

Q. 156 Which consideration is least crucial when designing a CPU for mobile devices?
a) Heat generation
b) Power consumption
c) Maximum clock speed
d) Size and form factor

Answer: c) Maximum clock speed

Why might chip designers prefer a multi-layer bus hierarchy in complex

Q. 157
architectures?
a) To reduce power consumption
b) To facilitate faster communication among certain components
c) To increase the physical size of the chip
d) To reduce the overall number of buses

Answer: b) To facilitate faster communication among certain components

What could be a potential drawback of increasing the word size in a system’s

Q. 158
architecture?
a) Reduced computation speed
b) Compatibility issues with older software or systems
c) Enhanced parallel processing capabilities
d) Improved data transfer rates
 Answer: b) Compatibility issues with older software or systems

Why might designers incorporate error-correcting code memory (ECC) in a

Q. 159
server’s architecture?
a) To enhance the server’s gaming capabilities
b) To detect and correct internal data corruption
c) To increase the server’s storage capacity
d) To improve the server’s graphics rendering

Answer: b) To detect and correct internal data corruption

Q. 160 Which factor is least likely to impact the throughput of a pipelined processor?
a) Number of pipeline stages
b) Frequency of pipeline stalls
c) Color of the processor chip
d) Cache hit/miss ratio

Answer: c) Color of the processor chip

In which scenario would a direct-mapped cache be potentially disadvantageous

Q. 161
compared to a set-associative cache?
a) When the access pattern of data is very predictable
b) When there’s frequent access to a few specific memory locations causing
conflicts
c) For simpler cache designs
d) For reducing manufacturing costs

Answer: b) When there’s frequent access to a few specific memory locations

causing conflicts

Which type of bus arbitration method might be less suitable for real-time
Q. 162
systems?
a) Daisy chaining
b) Fixed priority
c) Rotating priority
d) First come, first serve

Answer: a) Daisy chaining

Which aspect of a computer’s architecture can most directly impact energy

Q. 163
efficiency in mobile devices?
a) Number of USB ports
b) Screen resolution
c) Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) capabilities
d) Keyboard type
 Answer: c) Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) capabilities

For an application requiring rapid, repetitive mathematical operations, which

Q.164
hardware addition would be most effective?
a) Floating-point unit (FPU)
b) Additional USB ports
c) Higher resolution display
d) Enhanced audio card

Answer: a) Floating-point unit (FPU)

Which system component would be least relevant when considering fast data
Q. 165
retrieval times for a large-scale data analytics application?
a) Disk read/write speed
b) RAM type and speed
c) GPU type
d) Number of Ethernet ports

Answer: d) Number of Ethernet ports

What could be a limitation when increasing the number of cores in a CPU for
Q. 166
better multitasking?
a) Difficulty in parallelizing some applications
b) Reduced screen resolution
c) Enhanced audio capabilities
d) More extended battery life

Answer: a) Difficulty in parallelizing some applications

Which architectural component would be most directly related to ensuring

Q. 167
reliable data storage with minimal errors?
a) Parity bit in memory systems
b) Number of CPU cores
c) Type of GPU installed
d) System clock speed

Answer: a) Parity bit in memory systems

Why might a computer architect opt for a non-blocking cache design in a high-
Q. 168
performance system?
a) To ensure all other operations are halted during a cache miss
b) To allow other operations to proceed during a cache miss
c) To reduce the overall power consumption
d) To simplify the cache design

Answer: b) To allow other operations to proceed during a cache miss

 In what situation might a computer system benefit from a NUMA (Non-Uniform
Q. 169
Memory Access) architecture?
a) When all memory access times are consistent
b) In single-core systems
c) In multi-processor systems where memory access time depends on the
memory location and processor
d) In systems prioritizing graphics rendering

Answer: c) In multi-processor systems where memory access time depends on

the memory location and processor

Q. 170 Why might an architect decide to incorporate branch prediction in a CPU design?
a) To reduce the impact of pipeline stalls due to conditional branches
b) To enhance the system’s audio output
c) To ensure all operations proceed linearly without branches
d) To increase the size of the CPU cache

Answer: a) To reduce the impact of pipeline stalls due to conditional branches

When analyzing a pipelined processor, which of the following would likely lead
Q. 171
to a pipeline stall?
a) Two consecutive arithmetic operations
b) Loading data after a store operation
c) A branch instruction followed by a computation instruction
d) Consecutive independent load operations

Answer: c) A branch instruction followed by a computation instruction

Given a multi-core processor, which application would most benefit from parallel
Q. 172
execution?
a) Sequential file reading
b) Single-threaded games
c) Matrix multiplication
d) Simple calculator operations

Answer: c) Matrix multiplication

In evaluating cache performance, which pattern would likely result in a cache hit
Q. 173
for a direct-mapped cache?
a) Random memory accesses
b) Repeated access to a single memory location
c) Alternating access between two sets of addresses
d) Accessing memory locations in a strictly descending order

Answer: b) Repeated access to a single memory location

 Given a computer system with separate instruction and data caches, which
Q. 174
operation would most likely access both caches simultaneously?
a) Data loading
b) Arithmetic operations
c) Branch operations
d) Storing results

Answer: c) Branch operations

When assessing bus arbitration methods, which method ensures fairness but may
Q. 175
lead to increased latency for some devices?
a) First-come, first-serve
b) Daisy chaining
c) Fixed priority
d) Round-robin

Answer: d) Round-robin

Which memory hierarchy level would most likely benefit from wear-leveling
Q. 176
algorithms?
a) Cache memory
b) Main memory (RAM)
c) SSD storage
d) Registers

Answer: c) SSD storage

Q. 177 Analyzing a RISC-based system, which characteristic is most prominent?

a) Complex instructions that take multiple cycles
b) Reduced instruction set with consistent instruction cycle count
c) Emphasis on hardware-level optimizations
d) Dependency on external memory for instruction decoding

Answer: b) Reduced instruction set with consistent instruction cycle count

In evaluating the benefits of SIMD, which operation would see the least
Q. 178
performance enhancement?
a) Vector addition
b) Matrix transformation
c) Single variable increment
d) Parallel sorting

Answer: c) Single variable increment

 Which factor is most critical when analyzing the effectiveness of branch
Q. 179
prediction in a pipeline?
a) Size of data operands
b) Number of CPU cores
c) Accuracy of the prediction algorithm
d) Depth of the memory hierarchy

Answer: c) Accuracy of the prediction algorithm

Q. 180 In assessing the design of a superscalar processor, which feature is emphasized?

a) Execution of a single instruction per cycle
b) Consistent instruction size and format
c) Execution of multiple instructions per cycle
d) Reduced number of functional units

Answer: c) Execution of multiple instructions per cycle

What would be the primary consideration when analyzing the efficiency of a

Q. 181
memory interleaving design?
a) CPU clock speed
b) Disk storage capacity
c) Number of memory modules and access patterns
d) GPU performance

Answer: c) Number of memory modules and access patterns

When examining a system’s I/O management, which mechanism allows for

Q. 182
efficient handling of I/O operations without continuous CPU intervention?
a) Polling
b) Direct memory access (DMA)
c) Interrupt-based I/O
d) Sequential access

Answer: b) Direct memory access (DMA)

In the analysis of a non-blocking cache design, which advantage is most

Q. 183
apparent?
a) Reduced cache size
b) Ability to handle multiple cache misses simultaneously
c) Elimination of all cache misses
d) Decreased complexity of cache management algorithms

Answer: b) Ability to handle multiple cache misses simultaneously

Which of the following scenarios would be least suited for a multi-threaded

Q. 184
processor design?
 a) Database server handling multiple queries
b) Graphics rendering in a game
c) Real-time control system with fixed instruction sequences
d) Web server serving multiple requests

Answer: c) Real-time control system with fixed instruction sequences

While evaluating different addressing modes, which mode would be most

Q. 185
efficient for accessing array elements in a loop?
a) Immediate addressing
b) Direct addressing
c) Register indirect with offset
d) Indexed addressing

Answer: d) Indexed addressing

Which analysis metric would be least relevant when evaluating the performance
Q. 186
benefits of hardware multithreading?
a) Thread context switching time
b) Inter-thread communication overhead
c) Instruction fetch bandwidth
d) Disk read/write speed

Answer: d) Disk read/write speed

When evaluating data hazards in pipelining, which hazard type involves waiting
Q. 187
for previous instructions to write their results?
a) Structural hazard
b) Control hazard
c) Data read-after-write (RAW) hazard
d) Data write-after-write (WAW) hazard

Answer: c) Data read-after-write (RAW) hazard

When designing a system with power efficiency in mind, which feature may be
Q. 188
implemented to dynamically adjust power consumption based on workloads?
a) SIMD extensions
b) Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS)
c) Static power management
d) Hardwired control units

Answer: b) Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS)

Q. 189 In the context of pipelining, what is the primary challenge of a “control hazard”?
a) Determining the next instruction to fetch before the current instruction is
decoded
 b) Simultaneously accessing a single resource by multiple stages
c) Ensuring that instructions are executed in sequence
d) Ensuring that multiple instructions of the same type are executed in parallel

Answer: a) Determining the next instruction to fetch before the current

instruction is decoded

Which of the following is crucial when designing a system for real-time

Q. 190
operations?
a) High cache memory size
b) Predictable execution times
c) High disk storage capacity
d) Multithreading capabilities

Answer: b) Predictable execution times

Q. 191 While evaluating a Harvard architecture, what distinct advantage is observed?

a) Reduced complexity in control circuitry
b) Simultaneous access to instructions and data
c) Unified storage for instructions and data
d) Higher degree of pipelining stages

Answer: b) Simultaneous access to instructions and data

What would be a significant consideration when analyzing the utility of out-of-

Q. 192
order execution in a CPU?
a) Reducing the number of registers
b) Minimizing the cache memory size
c) Managing data dependencies effectively
d) Ensuring all instructions are executed sequentially

Answer: c) Managing data dependencies effectively

Which factor is essential to consider when analyzing the efficiency of a memory

Q. 193
hierarchy in a computer system?
a) The ratio of CPU cores to GPU cores
b) Locality of reference in application access patterns
c) The number of USB ports
d) The width of the data bus

Answer: b) Locality of reference in application access patterns

While analyzing a computer’s memory subsystem, which of the following would

Q. 194
provide the fastest access time?
a) Main memory
b) Disk storage
 c) Cache memory
d) External USB storage

Answer: c) Cache memory

When evaluating the benefits of a multi-level cache design, which of the

Q. 195
following is a primary advantage?
a) Increased cache size for every level
b) Reduced hit time at the first level
c) Standardized access time across all levels
d) Reduced complexity in cache coherence

Answer: b) Reduced hit time at the first level

In analyzing virtual memory systems, which advantage is provided by the use of

Q. 196
a Translation Lookaside Buffer (TLB)?
a) Permanent storage of pages
b) Faster disk access
c) Reduction in page table access times
d) Increased main memory size

Answer: c) Reduction in page table access times

When examining a CPU’s microarchitecture, which feature would be most

Q. 197
relevant to reducing instruction decode times?
a) Bigger cache size
b) Micro-operations or micro-instructions
c) More arithmetic logic units (ALUs)
d) Larger main memory size

Answer: b) Micro-operations or micro-instructions

Q. 198 While assessing the benefits of a CISC architecture, which feature stands out?
a) Reduced memory footprint for programs
b) Simplified compiler design
c) Consistency in instruction cycles
d) Reduced hardware complexity

Answer: a) Reduced memory footprint for programs

In analyzing the performance of a superscalar processor, which factor is crucial

Q. 199
to its efficiency?
a) Depth of pipeline stages
b) Size of main memory
c) Instruction-level parallelism (ILP)
d) Number of I/O ports
 Answer: c) Instruction-level parallelism (ILP)

When analyzing the efficiency of RAID systems, which RAID level offers both
Q. 200
mirroring and striping?
a) RAID 0
b) RAID 1
c) RAID 5
d) RAID 10

Answer: d) RAID 10

What is a primary consideration when evaluating the benefits of speculative

Q. 201
execution in a processor?
a) Reduced instruction set complexity
b) Increased memory storage requirements
c) Management of incorrect branch predictions
d) Decreased clock speed

Answer: c) Management of incorrect branch predictions

When analyzing a system’s bus communication, which protocol ensures that data
Q. 202
transmissions occur in a specific sequence without collision?
a) Asynchronous transmission
b) Handshaking
c) Direct memory access
d) Serial transmission

Answer: b) Handshaking

When evaluating a system’s support for multithreading, which component is

Q. 203
crucial for fast context switching?
a) Hard drive speed
b) Cache memory
c) Register file
d) GPU performance

Answer: c) Register file

Which consideration is essential when analyzing the efficiency of a prefetching

Q. 204
algorithm in a CPU?
a) Reduction of disk storage accesses
b) Decrease in CPU core temperature
c) Accuracy in predicting future memory accesses
d) Simplification of the instruction set
 Answer: c) Accuracy in predicting future memory accesses

Which design approach would be most effective for a computer system intended
Q. 205
to handle real-time graphics rendering?
a) Reduced instruction set
b) Complex instruction set
c) Parallel processing
d) Scalar processing

Answer: c) Parallel processing

While simulating a computer’s CPU, which of the following metrics would be

Q. 206
least indicative of its performance?
a) Clock cycles per second
b) Color of the processor
c) Number of cores
d) Cache size

Answer: b) Color of the processor

In evaluating the efficiency of a pipelined processor design, which factor is the

Q. 207
most significant challenge?
a) Register size
b) Pipeline depth
c) Data hazards
d) Clock speed

Answer: c) Data hazards

Which memory type should be prioritized in a system’s design to ensure rapid

Q. 208
access times for frequently used data?
a) Secondary memory
b) Cache memory
c) Virtual memory
d) Flash storage

Answer: b) Cache memory

In a computer system designed for intensive multitasking, which feature should

Q. 209
be critically evaluated?
a) Number of USB ports
b) Hard disk capacity
c) Context switching time
d) Graphic card brand

Answer: c) Context switching time

 While simulating a multi-core system, which challenge requires the most critical
Q. 210
evaluation?
a) Power consumption
b) Cache coherence
c) Core color
d) Disk read/write speeds

Answer: b) Cache coherence

Which of the following is crucial to consider when evaluating the reliability of a

Q. 211
RAID storage system?
a) The brand of the motherboard
b) The RAID level implemented
c) The speed of the graphics card
d) The width of the data bus

Answer: b) The RAID level implemented

When assessing the impact of a superscalar architecture, which metric is key to

Q. 212
evaluate its efficiency?
a) Number of USB ports
b) Hard drive storage capacity
c) Instruction-level parallelism
d) Size of the power supply

Answer: c) Instruction-level parallelism

Which factor would be least relevant when evaluating the effectiveness of a

Q. 213
Direct Memory Access (DMA) design in a system?
a) Speed of the CPU
b) Number of channels in DMA
c) Speed of the I/O devices
d) Color of the RAM modules

Answer: d) Color of the RAM modules

In evaluating the benefits of hardware multithreading, what metric is key to its

Q. 214
efficiency?
a) Number of software threads
b) Clock speed of the CPU
c) Context switch time
d) Number of installed applications

Answer: c) Context switch time

 Which consideration would be least pertinent when evaluating the benefits of
Q. 215
branch prediction in a CPU?
a) Size of the branch target buffer
b) CPU core temperature
c) History of taken branches
d) Accuracy of prediction algorithms

Answer: b) CPU core temperature

Which component’s performance should be critically evaluated when designing a

Q. 216
system for high-speed mathematical computations?
a) Graphics card
b) Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
c) Disk drive
d) Audio card

Answer: b) Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

Q. 217 Which cache design consideration is crucial for maximizing hit rates in a CPU?
a) Cache color
b) Cache associativity
c) Cache brand
d) Cache material

Answer: b) Cache associativity

What is the most critical factor to evaluate when implementing a memory

Q. 218
hierarchy for optimal performance?
a) Memory color coordination
b) Memory material
c) Locality of reference
d) Number of memory slots on the motherboard

Answer: c) Locality of reference

When simulating a pipelined processor, which metric is crucial for evaluating the
Q. 219
efficiency of the design?
a) Pipeline depth
b) Number of USB ports
c) Pipeline brand
d) Number of pipeline stages

Answer: d) Number of pipeline stages

Which of the following considerations is least important when evaluating the

Q. 220
efficacy of a computer’s bus system?
 a) Bus width
b) Bus speed
c) Bus color
d) Bus arbitration mechanism

Answer: c) Bus color

In assessing the impact of a system’s instruction set architecture (ISA), which

Q. 221
metric is least indicative of its effectiveness?
a) Number of instructions
b) Complexity of instructions
c) Color of the instruction manual
d) Types of addressing modes supported

Answer: c) Color of the instruction manual

When evaluating the design of a virtual memory system, which component is

Q. 222
crucial for optimizing performance?
a) Page size
b) Number of installed apps
c) Brand of the motherboard
d) Color of the memory modules

Answer: a) Page size

When evaluating the benefits of multicore processors over single-core

Q. 223
processors, which of the following would not be a primary advantage?
a) Power consumption reduction
b) Enhanced single-thread performance
c) Improved multitasking
d) Parallel processing capabilities

Answer: b) Enhanced single-thread performance

In a system designed for extensive data analysis, which memory feature should
Q. 224
be critically evaluated?
a) The aesthetics of the memory module
b) Latency of memory access
c) Brand of the memory
d) The jingle of the memory’s advertising campaign

Answer: b) Latency of memory access

Which aspect of a CPU’s design is crucial for ensuring instructions are executed
Q. 225
in the correct order?
a) The color of the CPU
 b) The size of the CPU socket
c) The brand of the CPU
d) The control unit

Answer: d) The control unit

When simulating and evaluating a computer system’s performance under load,

Q. 226
which of the following metrics would provide the least insight?
a) Average CPU temperature
b) Average waiting time for processes
c) The color of the desktop wallpaper
d) Cache hit and miss ratio

Answer: c) The color of the desktop wallpaper

For a computer system intended for 3D modeling, which component’s

Q. 227
performance is most crucial to evaluate?
a) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
b) Ethernet card
c) Audio card
d) USB hub

Answer: a) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

When evaluating a system’s potential for upgradability, which factor is least

Q. 228
important?
a) Number of available PCIe slots
b) Flexibility of the power supply
c) Number of pre-installed software
d) Availability of RAM slots

Answer: c) Number of pre-installed software

Which factor is pivotal to evaluate when considering the efficiency of a system’s

Q. 229
I/O operations?
a) The aesthetics of the I/O ports
b) The speed of the I/O bus
c) The color of the I/O cables
d) The mechanism of interrupt handling

Answer: b) The speed of the I/O bus

When simulating the effects of different memory types on a computer system’s

Q. 230 performance, which memory type would likely have the least impact on general
computational tasks?
a) Cache memory
 b) ROM
c) RAM
d) GPU memory

Answer: b) ROM

In designing a fault-tolerant computer system, which of the following would be

Q. 231
the least effective solution?
a) Implementing ECC memory
b) Using a non-parity checking mechanism
c) RAID configurations for disk drives
d) Regular system backups

Answer: b) Using a non-parity checking mechanism

Which factor is least relevant when evaluating the power efficiency of a

Q. 232
computer system’s design?
a) Power supply wattage
b) CPU TDP rating
c) Color of the motherboard
d) Efficiency rating of the power supply

Answer: c) Color of the motherboard

When assessing a computer’s potential for overclocking, which component’s

Q. 233
specifications should be evaluated carefully?
a) Ethernet port speed
b) Number of USB slots
c) CPU’s thermal design power
d) Brand of the DVD drive

Answer: c) CPU’s thermal design power

In evaluating a system’s performance for virtualization, which hardware feature

Q. 234
is paramount?
a) Hardware-assisted virtualization support
b) Number of audio jacks
c) Color of the system unit
d) Brand of the keyboard

Answer: a) Hardware-assisted virtualization support

Which aspect of a CPU’s architecture would have the least influence on its
Q. 235
overall performance in general tasks?
a) Instruction pipeline depth
b) Number of registers
 c) CPU pin count
d) Clock speed

Answer: c) CPU pin count

Which evaluation criteria is least important when considering a computer

Q. 236
system’s compatibility with various operating systems?
a) BIOS/UEFI support
b) CPU architecture
c) Amount of glitter on the chassis
d) Hard drive type and speed

Answer: c) Amount of glitter on the chassis

In evaluating a computer system’s potential for parallel processing, which

Q. 237
component’s capability is least relevant?
a) Number of CPU cores
b) GPU CUDA cores or stream processors
c) Ethernet port speed
d) Memory bandwidth

Answer: c) Ethernet port speed

When simulating a computer’s performance under various workloads, which

Q. 238
factor is least indicative of a system’s multitasking ability?
a) CPU core count
b) Amount of RAM
c) Brand of the monitor
d) Speed of the SSD

Answer: c) Brand of the monitor

When designing a new processor architecture, which of the following approaches

Q. 239
would be best to ensure optimal power efficiency?
a) Doubling the clock speed
b) Integrating a larger number of small cores
c) Adding more RGB lighting
d) Doubling the cache size

Answer: b) Integrating a larger number of small cores

In creating a new memory management system, which mechanism would best

Q. 240
handle memory leaks?
a) Larger RAM modules
b) Automated garbage collection
c) Increased virtual memory size
 d) Faster memory clock speeds

Answer: b) Automated garbage collection

Which technique would be best to implement when designing a system aimed at

Q. 241
high-performance real-time simulations?
a) Serial processing
b) Reduced number of pipelines
c) Data parallelism
d) Lower GPU clock speeds

Answer: c) Data parallelism

When conceptualizing a new computer system’s I/O handling mechanism, which

Q. 242
feature would enhance real-time data processing?
a) Direct Memory Access (DMA)
b) Frequent CPU-based polling
c) Reduced cache size
d) Slower bus speeds

Answer: a) Direct Memory Access (DMA)

If tasked to design a computer that can handle intensive graphics tasks while
Q. 243
consuming minimal power, which GPU feature would be pivotal?
a) Integrated GPU on the motherboard
b) Discrete GPU with passive cooling
c) GPU with highest clock speed available
d) GPU with a large number of efficient stream processors

Answer: d) GPU with a large number of efficient stream processors

In synthesizing a new data storage solution, which approach would optimize both
Q. 244
speed and redundancy?
a) Single large HDD
b) RAID configuration using SSDs
c) Cloud-based storage only
d) External USB drives

Answer: b) RAID configuration using SSDs

Q. 245 Which design change would most improve a CPU’s multitasking capabilities?
a) Larger heat sink
b) Additional cores
c) RGB lighting
d) Smaller die size
 Answer: b) Additional cores

For a computer focused on machine learning tasks, which hardware modification

Q. 246
would be most beneficial?
a) Sound card enhancements
b) Dedicated AI accelerators
c) Blue LED lighting
d) A larger power button

Answer: b) Dedicated AI accelerators

When innovating a novel cooling solution for high-performance computing,

Q. 247
which of the following would likely be most effective?
a) Passive air cooling
b) Liquid cooling with a radiator
c) Aesthetic LED strips
d) Larger chassis without ventilation

Answer: b) Liquid cooling with a radiator

In designing a system for video editing, which component should be synthesized

Q. 248
with the highest bandwidth?
a) Ethernet port
b) RAM
c) USB 2.0 ports
d) Audio jack

Answer: b) RAM

Which advancement would you propose to minimize latency in a computer

Q. 249
system’s memory hierarchy?
a) Increased SSD storage
b) Bigger monitor display
c) Enhanced cache prefetching algorithms
d) Color-coordinated components

Answer: c) Enhanced cache prefetching algorithms

In creating a scalable computer architecture, which feature should be

Q. 250
dynamically adjustable?
a) Logo brightness
b) Number of active cores
c) Physical size of the CPU
d) Color of the motherboard

Answer: b) Number of active cores

 Which architectural enhancement would best facilitate virtualization in a
Q. 251
computer system?
a) Louder fans
b) Hardware-assisted virtualization capabilities in the CPU
c) A larger chassis
d) RGB lighting on RAM modules

Answer: b) Hardware-assisted virtualization capabilities in the CPU

To optimize the performance of a database server, which storage solution would

Q. 252
you design?
a) Single HDD with maximum capacity
b) RAID setup with NVMe SSDs
c) Multiple USB flash drives
d) Cloud storage with limited bandwidth

Answer: b) RAID setup with NVMe SSDs

When devising a system for 3D rendering, which GPU feature should be

Q. 253
emphasized in the design?
a) RGB lighting effects
b) VRAM capacity and bandwidth
c) Aesthetic design of the GPU casing
d) Number of HDMI ports

Answer: b) VRAM capacity and bandwidth

Which technique would be revolutionary in enhancing data retrieval speeds in a

Q. 254
newly designed computer system?
a) Utilizing tape storage
b) Integrating quantum storage solutions
c) Designing a more aesthetic SSD casing
d) Using vintage HDDs

Answer: b) Integrating quantum storage solutions

In the conceptual phase of a new motherboard design, which feature would most
Q. 255
enhance expandability?
a) More RGB headers
b) Greater number of PCIe slots
c) A larger brand logo
d) Sturdier backplate material

Answer: b) Greater number of PCIe slots

 How would you modify the bus architecture to ensure faster communication
Q. 256
between CPU and RAM in a custom-designed computer system?
a) Introduce more aesthetic bus lines
b) Integrate a higher bandwidth memory bus
c) Add more USB ports
d) Implement slower clock speeds

Answer: b) Integrate a higher bandwidth memory bus

In crafting a computer system resistant to power fluctuations, which component

Q. 257
would be critical?
a) A gold-plated chassis
b) An efficient and reliable power supply unit (PSU)
c) A louder speaker system
d) A larger number of USB 2.0 ports

Answer: b) An efficient and reliable power supply unit (PSU)

To design a system for optimal network performance, which component should

Q. 258
be synthesized with the latest technology?
a) Network Interface Card (NIC) supporting higher bandwidths
b) Larger CPU heatsink
c) More RGB lighting options
d) A more tactile power button

Answer: a) Network Interface Card (NIC) supporting higher bandwidths

In a new architectural design focused on graphics rendering, which component’s

Q. 259
performance would you prioritize?
a) GPU with a high number of CUDA cores or equivalent
b) Louder cooling fans
c) More decorative stickers on the case
d) Heavier chassis for stability

Answer: a) GPU with a high number of CUDA cores or equivalent

How would you innovate a computer system’s architecture to handle massive

Q. 260
datasets more effectively?
a) Opt for a glossy monitor display
b) Incorporate larger and faster RAM modules
c) Use decorative cable sleeves
d) Implement a larger on/off button

Answer: b) Incorporate larger and faster RAM modules

 In a novel motherboard design, which feature would significantly improve data
Q. 261
transfer speeds among peripherals?
a) Higher quality paint on the motherboard
b) PCIe 4.0 or higher support
c) More decorative elements on the RAM slots
d) A louder audio jack output

Answer: b) PCIe 4.0 or higher support

To create a computer system tailored for AI and deep learning, which

Q. 262
architectural component should be enhanced?
a) A more colorful GPU
b) A CPU with integrated AI processing cores
c) A more stylish chassis design
d) A louder DVD drive

Answer: b) A CPU with integrated AI processing cores

When designing a cooling solution for an overclocked system, which method

Q. 263
would you pioneer for optimal thermal performance?
a) Use of decorative, non-functional fans
b) Passive cooling with no airflow
c) An advanced phase change cooling mechanism
d) Use of scented candles near the PC

Answer: c) An advanced phase change cooling mechanism

Which advancement would be most influential in a custom architecture aiming to

Q. 264
minimize boot times?
a) Integration of a rapid NVMe M.2 SSD
b) A louder startup sound
c) A decorative BIOS splash screen
d) A heavier power cable

Answer: a) Integration of a rapid NVMe M.2 SSD

How would you design a system’s architecture to ensure seamless video

Q. 265
playback of 8K content?
a) GPU with ample VRAM and high bandwidth
b) More LED lights in the case
c) A more aesthetic mouse design
d) A larger number of audio jacks

Answer: a) GPU with ample VRAM and high bandwidth

 Which feature would you innovate in a new CPU design to handle multitasking
Q. 266
more efficiently?
a) Larger CPU size for aesthetic appeal
b) A greater number of efficient processing cores
c) More decorative elements on the CPU casing
d) A shinier CPU surface

Answer: b) A greater number of efficient processing cores

In creating a computer system for advanced scientific simulations, which

Q. 267
memory feature should be emphasized?
a) More decorative RAM heat spreaders
b) Faster and larger RAM capacity with high bandwidth
c) RAM with more RGB lighting options
d) Heavier RAM modules for stability

Answer: b) Faster and larger RAM capacity with high bandwidth

For a novel computer system design focused on gaming, which GPU feature
Q. 268
would you prioritize?
a) Aesthetically pleasing GPU design
b) GPU with high clock speeds and ample VRAM
c) A louder GPU fan sound
d) A larger GPU instruction manual

Answer: b) GPU with high clock speeds and ample VRAM

Which innovative feature would best optimize a computer system’s performance

Q. 269
during prolonged computation tasks?
a) An aesthetic screensaver
b) Enhanced CPU-GPU communication via a high-speed bus
c) A louder system beep
d) A more decorative system tray

Answer: b) Enhanced CPU-GPU communication via a high-speed bus

How would you modify a computer system’s design to ensure longevity during
Q. 270
intensive tasks?
a) Use gold-plated connectors everywhere
b) Integrate robust cooling solutions and efficient power delivery
c) Add more weight to the system for stability
d) Use a more colorful chassis

Answer: b) Integrate robust cooling solutions and efficient power delivery

 When creating a system tailored for virtual reality (VR), which component
Q. 271
should be synthesized for optimal performance?
a) A more aesthetic system clock
b) GPU optimized for VR with low latency
c) Heavier VR headset
d) More RGB lights in the VR room

Answer: b) GPU optimized for VR with low latency

In designing a computer architecture for server tasks, which feature would ensure
Q. 272
rapid data access?
a) A louder server beep
b) A more decorative server rack
c) ECC (Error-correcting code) memory and high-speed storage solutions
d) A more colorful server chassis

Answer: c) ECC (Error-correcting code) memory and high-speed storage

solutions

Q. 273 Which is the main objective when architecting a new computer system?
A) Achieving the sleekest design
B) Achieving maximum computational power, regardless of cost
C) Balancing performance, power efficiency, and cost
D) Achieving the loudest system noise

Answer: C

Q. 274 Why do designers simulate different bus architectures during design?

A) To decide the computer’s color
B) To optimize data transfer and system efficiency
C) To determine keyboard layout
D) To improve the startup sound

Answer: B

In the design phase, why is the choice of memory type (e.g., SRAM, DRAM)
Q. 275
vital?
A) It affects the system’s aesthetic appeal.
B) It influences power consumption and speed.
C) It decides the number of ports.
D) It determines the system’s volume.

Answer: B

Q. 276 For what primary reason would designers simulate different cache levels?
A) To select the system’s branding
 B) To optimize cost, size, and speed
C) To decide the placement of stickers
D) To pick the system’s background theme

Answer: B

Q. 277 Why would a simulation include various clock frequencies?

A) To test thermal and performance scenarios
B) To decide on the motherboard’s color
C) To select a logo for the system
D) To choose the default ringtone for alerts

Answer: A

In terms of simulation, what does “workload characterization” primarily

Q. 278
influence?
A) The aesthetics of the CPU
B) The sound of the cooling fans
C) The understanding of real-world performance scenarios
D) The weight of the system

Answer: C

Q. 279 Why is the choice of an instruction set architecture (ISA) pivotal in design?
A) It determines the system’s height.
B) It sets the path for software and hardware interaction.
C) It selects the system’s packaging material.
D) It defines the computer’s screen size.

Answer: B

Q. 280 In designing storage, why would a designer consider both HDDs and SSDs?
A) To pick a trendier look
B) To balance cost, performance, and storage needs
C) To decide on the system’s name
D) To determine the brightness of status LEDs

Answer: B

Q. 281 What purpose does simulating I/O operations primarily serve?

A) Deciding the system’s brand mascot
B) Ensuring efficient interaction with peripherals
C) Selecting the startup jingle
D) Defining the color spectrum of the monitor

Answer: B
Q. 282 Why is power consumption modeling important in system design?
A) To determine the computer’s resale value
B) To understand energy efficiency and thermal implications
C) To decide on the computer’s logo
D) To set the default system language

Answer: B

What is the primary reason for simulating different processor architectures (e.g.,
Q. 283
RISC vs. CISC)?
A) To set a price tag
B) To understand trade-offs in design and performance
C) To choose the default font for documents
D) To decide the texture of the system case

Answer: B

Q. 284 In computer architecture, why is data path width a crucial design decision?
A) It determines the width of the computer table.
B) It impacts the data processing capability per cycle.
C) It defines the computer’s brand.
D) It decides the keyboard’s typing sound.

Answer: B

Why would architects consider multiple cores during processor design

Q. 285
simulations?
A) To add weight to the CPU
B) To enable parallel processing for better multitasking
C) To define the computer’s width
D) To choose the motherboard’s pattern

Answer: B

Q. 286 How does pipelining enhance the performance of a computer system?

A) By improving the aesthetics of data flow
B) By allowing multiple instruction phases to be executed simultaneously
C) By reducing the need for RAM
D) By making the system quieter

Answer: B

Q. 287 Why is redundancy sometimes integrated into computer system designs?

A) To make the system heavier
B) To provide fault tolerance and ensure data integrity
 C) To increase the system’s price
D) To improve the system’s color variety

Answer: B

For what primary reason are error-correcting codes (ECC) considered in memory
Q. 288
design?
A) To make memory modules look sophisticated
B) To automatically detect and correct errors
C) To change the color of memory module LEDs
D) To improve memory module packaging aesthetics

Answer: B

Q. 289 Why are interconnection networks studied in computer architecture?

A) To decide the length of wires inside the system
B) To determine effective data communication between components
C) To choose the motherboard’s fragrance
D) To set the default system volume

Answer: B

Q. 290 What role does the control unit play in a computer system’s operation?
A) Deciding the system’s color theme
B) Managing and directing system operations
C) Selecting the default desktop wallpaper
D) Enhancing the audio clarity of the system

Answer: B

Q. 291 Why would a simulation incorporate different cooling solutions?

A) To choose the best-looking fan design
B) To ensure thermal efficiency and component longevity
C) To determine the number of USB ports
D) To select the motherboard’s shape

Answer: B

How does the inclusion of specialized hardware, like a GPU, affect a computer
Q. 292
system?
A) It makes the computer more suitable for word processing.
B) It enhances specific tasks such as graphics rendering.
C) It decides the system’s brand name.
D) It influences the texture of the system’s exterior.

Answer: B
Q. 293 In computer simulation, why is workload variation considered?
A) To pick the best system screensaver
B) To ensure system performance under diverse real-world scenarios
C) To decide the layout of the motherboard
D) To select the color of the LEDs

Answer: B

Why do computer architects sometimes include redundant components in

Q. 294
simulations?
A) To make the system appear more complex
B) To evaluate reliability and fault tolerance
C) To increase the brightness of the display
D) To enhance the acoustics of the system

Answer: B

Which factor primarily influences the type of storage interface (e.g., SATA,
Q. 295
NVMe) in design?
A) The color compatibility with other components
B) The speed and efficiency of data transfers
C) The branding of the system
D) The size of the motherboard screws

Answer: B

How does a multicore processor primarily enhance a computer system’s

Q. 296
multitasking ability?
A) By increasing the volume of the system
B) By enabling parallel execution of tasks
C) By increasing the brightness of the display
D) By making the keyboard more ergonomic

Answer: B

Why would a designer simulate the impact of different power supplies on a

Q. 297
system?
A) To choose the power supply’s branding
B) To ensure system stability and power efficiency
C) To select the system’s default ringtone
D) To decide the motherboard’s artistic pattern

Answer: B

Q. 298 In designing a computer’s ALU, why is the arithmetic precision considered?

 A) To enhance the system’s visual appeal
B) To ensure accurate mathematical computations
C) To decide the system’s default wallpaper
D) To increase the system’s weight

Answer: B

Q. 299 Why is simulating different RAM speeds crucial in system design?

A) To decide on the RAM’s exterior pattern
B) To understand implications on system responsiveness and multitasking
C) To determine the system’s price tag
D) To improve the RAM’s packaging

Answer: B

In simulating a computer system, why would designers model different boot-up

Q. 300
sequences?
A) To choose a pleasing startup jingle
B) To optimize system initialization and improve user experience
C) To decide on the system’s logo
D) To select the default keyboard layout

Answer: B

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