3.3 all exam questions
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3.3 Computer Architectures
Specimen paper Question 3
Specimen paper Question 3
Specimen paper Question 3
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Specimen paper Question 3 - ANSWERS
JAN 2010 Question 3
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JUNE 2012 Question 3
a) Parallel processor1. Uses multiple processors2. Controlled by a complex OS3. To work on different tasks within the same job4. at the same time5. Each processor gets a different task
b) Array Processor1. An array processor is able to do the same calculation on2. a range of memory locations simultaneously3. As it is performing lots of calculations at the same time it is very fast
c) RISC1. Limited number of simple instructions available
2. Number of bits required to store the whole instruction set is small.
3. Can perform more complex instructions by executing several cycles of simple instructions
4. Uses one or more register sets