Advanced Computer Architecture MCQs with Answers
Practice important Advanced Computer Architecture MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 33
Q761:
Which RAID level uses independent access technique?
A. RAID Level 4
B. RAID Level 0
C. RAID Level 1
D. RAID Level 2
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 33
Q762:
In error correction, if D is the minimum distance between two code words, then ______ errors could be detected.
A. D + 1
B. D - 1
C. D/2
D. 2D
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 33
Q763:
Fill in the blank: The operating system insulates users from the ______ details of the disk.
A. hardware
B. software
C. network
D. user
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 33
Q764:
Fill in the blank: The basic principle for CRC involves dividing a particular code word by a ______ number.
A. composite
B. prime
C. random
D. large
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 33
Q765:
In Hamming code, the total number of bits after encoding is ______.
A. k + r
B. k - r
C. r - k
D. k
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 33
Q766:
What type of error control scheme uses a bit-by-bit parity strip across corresponding strips on each data disk?
A. RAID Level 3
B. RAID Level 4
C. RAID Level 5
D. RAID Level 2
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 33
Q767:
Fill in the blank: The CPU may request to repeat data if the parity at the receiving end is ______.
A. the same
B. different
C. lost
D. corrupted
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 34
Q768:
What is ALSU primarily used for in computer systems?
A. Addition and subtraction
B. Logic gate operations
C. Data storage
D. Memory management
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 34
Q769:
Radix conversion is primarily necessary because humans work in base __ and computers work in base __.
A. 2, 10
B. 8, 16
C. 10, 2
D. 16, 8
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 34
Q770:
Which operation does not occur inside an ALSU?
A. Subtraction
B. Division
C. Multiplication
D. Data storage
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 34
Q771:
In radix conversion, what does the base 'b' represent?
A. The number of digits in the output
B. An integer base used for conversion
C. A memory address
D. A logical operation
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 34
Q772:
The hexadecimal number B316 converts to which decimal number?
A. 179
B. 256
C. 300
D. 411
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 34
Q773:
In fixed-point representation, the radix point shifts to the left for which operation?
A. Division by base
B. Multiplication by base
C. Comparison of numbers
D. Subtraction
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 34
Q774:
What is the simplest form for representing a signed number?
A. Sign magnitude form
B. Radix complement form
C. Diminished radix complement form
D. Biased representation
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 34
Q775:
The diminished radix complement of a number is computed as _______.
A. \( b^m - 1 - x \)
B. \( b^m + x \)
C. \( x - b^m \)
D. \( b^m - x \)
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 34
Q776:
The algorithm of converting a base b fraction to base c involves what initial step?
A. Setting D1 to 0
B. Starting with base b
C. Initializing f to 0
D. Setting i to 1
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 34
Q777:
What will be the result of shifting left a binary number?
A. Division by 2
B. Multiplication by 2
C. No change
D. Subtraction
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 34
Q778:
When using a half adder, what type of carry does it handle?
A. Input carry
B. No carry
C. Partial carry
D. Full carry
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 34
Q779:
How is overflow treated in some processors?
A. As a regular output
B. As an exception
C. As a warning
D. As a secondary output
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 34
Q780:
The unsigned addition of 100011 and 011011 results in what binary number?
A. 111110
B. 110110
C. 101110
D. 100000
Correct Answer:
A