Advanced Computer Architecture MCQs with Answers
Practice important Advanced Computer Architecture MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q561: What must be considered first in I/O subsystem design?
- A: Data location
- B: Data transfer
- C: Synchronization
- D: Data format
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A
Q562: How many basic synchronization schemes exist for I/O data transmission?
- A: 2
- B: 3
- C: 4
- D: 5
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B
Q563: What kind of synchronization is used when the master and slave operate with the same clock?
- A: Synchronous
- B: Asynchronous
- C: Semi-synchronous
- D: Mixed-synchronous
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A
Q564: Which I/O transfer method allows additional clock periods for data transfer completion?
- A: Semi-synchronous
- B: Asynchronous
- C: Synchronous
- D: Non-synchronous
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A
Q565: In asynchronous transmission, what is necessary for data transfer?
- A: Handshaking signals
- B: Matching clock speeds
- C: No handshaking required
- D: Immediate data transfer
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A
Q566: What is the advantage of serial communication over parallel communication?
- A: Lower cost
- B: Faster speed
- C: Higher complexity
- D: Shorter distance capability
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A
Q567: Which error occurs when a 0 is received instead of a stop bit?
- A: Framing error
- B: Parity error
- C: Overrun error
- D: Under-run error
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A
Q568: What is the function of the bus arbitration scheme?
- A: Assigning bus control to devices
- B: Managing data transfer speeds
- C: Synchronizing data between CPU and I/O
- D: Allocating memory addresses
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A
Q569: What is an example of a parallel communication system?
- A: Printer data transfer
- B: UART communication
- C: USB data transfer
- D: Hard drive transfers
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A
Q570: Which I/O bus is commonly used in modern computers?
- A: PCI bus
- B: SATA bus
- C: USB bus
- D: ISA bus
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A