Advanced Computer Architecture MCQs with Answers
Practice important Advanced Computer Architecture MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
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
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B
Q772: The hexadecimal number B316 converts to which decimal number?
- A: 179
- B: 256
- C: 300
- D: 411
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A
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
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B
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
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A
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: \( b^m - x \)
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A
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
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C
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
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B
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
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B
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
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B
Q780: The unsigned addition of 100011 and 011011 results in what binary number?
- A: 111110
- B: 110110
- C: 101110
- D: 100000
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A