Advanced Computer Architecture MCQs with Answers
Practice important Advanced Computer Architecture MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q531: In which microcode scheme is there no intermediate decoding?
- A: Vertical
- B: Horizontal
- C: Branching
- D: Subroutine
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B
Q532: The microinstruction register holds control words generated by which component?
- A: Control store
- B: Instruction register
- C: Microprogram memory
- D: Multiplexer
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C
Q533: In which scheme can any combination of conditions and addresses be chosen for branching?
- A: Hardwired
- B: Conditional
- C: Branching
- D: Microcoded
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D
Q534: The control signals in the microprogram memory represent ______.
- A: Branch addresses
- B: Control word values
- C: Instruction execution
- D: Processor speed
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B
Q535: A horizontal microcode scheme has how many levels of decoding?
- A: 1
- B: 2
- C: None
- D: 3
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C
Q536: In a microcoded controller, which bit set determines the branching condition?
- A: Control signals
- B: Opcode
- C: Branch control fields
- D: Instruction register
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C
Q537: Microprograms contain a sequence of ________.
- A: Microinstructions
- B: Control signals
- C: Branch control fields
- D: Conditional branches
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A
Q538: The SRC microprogram controller uses which signals instead of N and Z flags?
- A: Opcode
- B: CON and n
- C: Instruction flags
- D: Control word signals
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B
Q539: What does the multiplexer in the microcoded control unit supply?
- A: Branch instructions
- B: Opcode values
- C: Microinstruction addresses
- D: Address for micro-PC
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D
Q540: What does an I/O subsystem manage?
- A: Memory
- B: Input and Output
- C: Only Output
- D: Only Input
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B