WGU C952 Computer Architecture Assessment Test
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WGU C952 Computer Architecture Assessment Test
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Which access does a register file rely on to properly function?
A- Read and write access
B- Write only a
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WGU C952 Computer Architecture Assessment Test
Review
WGU C952 Computer Architecture Assessment Test
Review
Which access does a register file rely on to properly function?
A- Read and write access
B- Write only access
C- Read only access
D- No access << correct answer >> A
What is the binary representation of instructions?
A- Machine language
B- Assembly language
C- Operating system
D- Systems software << correct answer >> A
Which feature of the IBM 360/91 was incorporated into the majority of microprocessors
developed in the 21st century?
A- Branch prediction allowed the processor to proceed with the next instruction.
B-Algorithm innovations allowed the improved parallel execution of instructions.CD- Pipeline innovations allowed for reservation stations and the commit unit. << correct
answer >> B
Which key design element changed in 2005 to drive continued improvements in
computing capability?
A- Multiprocessor architecture
B- Transistor architecture
C- DRAM technology
D- Frame buffering << correct answer >> A
Which term refers to the same instruction applied to multiple data streams?
A- SIMD
B- MIMD
C- SPMD
D- SISD << correct answer >> A
What makes vector-based code more efficient than conventional code?
A- Usage of LEGv8 architecture code
B- Usage of Multimedia extensions (MMX)
C- Frequency of pipeline hazards is higherD- Frequency of pipeline hazards is lower << correct answer >> D
Which two elements are required to implement R-format arithmetic logic unit (ALU)
operations?
A- ALU and register file
B- ALU and GPU
C- GPU and register file
D- Datapath and COD << correct answer >> A
Which component of a computer moderates the action of its other components?
A- Control
B- Datapath
C- Memory
D- Output << correct answer >> A
Given the following 8-bit integer binary variables:
X1 = 11000110
X2 = 11110111
What is the value in X3 after the following command?
ADD X3, X2, X1
A- Overflow
B- 100111101
C- 11000110
D- 11110111 << correct answer >> A
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