Systems Architecture
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781305080195
Author: Stephen D. Burd
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 4, Problem 18VE
The CPU incurs one or more _________________ when it’s idle, pending the completion of an operation by another device in the computer system.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Every address generated by the CPU is divided into two parts. They are ____________
a) frame bit & page number
b) page number & page offset
c) page offset & frame bit
d) frame offset & page offset
The assembly language instruction ASLA is _______ when converted into hexadecimal machine language: (put one space between bytes if the instruction is not unary)
In the __________ part of the fetch-decode-execute cycle, the CPU determines which operation it should perform.a. fetchb. decodec. executed. immediately after the instruction is executed
Chapter 4 Solutions
Systems Architecture
Ch. 4 - Prob. 1VECh. 4 - ________________ generates heat in electrical...Ch. 4 - Prob. 3VECh. 4 - Prob. 4VECh. 4 - Prob. 5VECh. 4 - One _________________ is one cycle per second.
Ch. 4 - Prob. 7VECh. 4 - When an instruction is first fetched from memory,...Ch. 4 - Prob. 9VECh. 4 - Prob. 10VE
Ch. 4 - Prob. 11VECh. 4 - Prob. 12VECh. 4 - The contents of a memory location are copied to a...Ch. 4 - Prob. 14VECh. 4 - A(n) ________________ instruction always alters...Ch. 4 - Prob. 16VECh. 4 - A(n) ____________________ instruction copies data...Ch. 4 - The CPU incurs one or more _________________ when...Ch. 4 - The CPU incurs one or more _____ when its idle,...Ch. 4 - In many CPUs, a register called the _____ stores...Ch. 4 - The components of an instruction are its _____ and...Ch. 4 - Two 1-bit values generate a 1 result value when...Ch. 4 - A(n) _____ operation transforms a 0 bit value to 1...Ch. 4 - _____ predicts that transistor density will double...Ch. 4 - A(n) _____ is a measure of CPU or computer system...Ch. 4 - _____ is a CPU design technique in which...Ch. 4 - Describe the operation of a MOVE instruction. Why...Ch. 4 - Prob. 2RQCh. 4 - Prob. 3RQCh. 4 - Prob. 4RQCh. 4 - Prob. 5RQCh. 4 - Prob. 7RQCh. 4 - Prob. 8RQCh. 4 - Prob. 9RQCh. 4 - How does pipelining improve CPU efficiency? What’s...Ch. 4 - Prob. 11RQCh. 4 - Develop a program consisting of primitive CPU...Ch. 4 - If a microprocessor has a cycle time of 0.5...Ch. 4 - Processor R is a 64-bit RISC processor with a 2...Ch. 4 - Prob. 4PECh. 4 - Prob. 1RPCh. 4 - Prob. 2RPCh. 4 - Prob. 3RP
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, computer-science and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- In what specific ways might CPU Scheduling contribute to the overall performance improvement of an operating system?arrow_forwardIn the __________ part of the fetch-decode-execute cycle, the CPU determines which operation it should perform. a. fetch b. decode c. execute d. immediately after the instruction is executedarrow_forwardHow exactly may CPU Scheduling help to make an operating system's performance better as a whole?arrow_forward
- I was hoping you could perform some research comparing the various CPU scheduling approaches.arrow_forwardThe CPU clock is used to _________________________ A.) synchronize the ALU B.) synchronize reads from the registers C.)provide backward compatability D.)synchronize writes to registersarrow_forwardThroughout your essay, you should compare and contrast the different CPU scheduling strategies.arrow_forward
- How can CPU scheduling improve the overall performance of an operating system?arrow_forwardWhat is the role of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) in a computer system, and how does it interact with other hardware components?arrow_forwardHow can CPU Scheduling help to enhance an operating system's overall performance?arrow_forward
- A digital computer has a memory unit with 32 bits per word. The instruction set consists of 127 different operations. All instructions have an operation code part (opcode), and an address part (allowing for only one address). Each instruction is stored in one word of memory. How many bits are needed for the opcode? ________ How many bits are left for the address part of the instruction? _______ What is the maximum allowable size for memory? _________arrow_forwardThe assembly language instruction ADDA 0x01FE,i is language: (put one space between bytes if the instruction ______ when converted into hexadecimal machine is not unary)arrow_forwardAn operating system provides a system call for requesting allocation of memory. An experienced programmer offers the following advice “If your program contains many requests for memory, you can speed up its execution by combining all these requests into a single system call ” Explain why this is so.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Systems ArchitectureComputer ScienceISBN:9781305080195Author:Stephen D. BurdPublisher:Cengage Learning
Systems Architecture
Computer Science
ISBN:9781305080195
Author:Stephen D. Burd
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Instruction Format (With reference to address); Author: ChiragBhalodia;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNdy8HREvgo;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY