The amount of ROM needed to implement a 4 bit multiplier is
A CPU generally handles an interrupt by executing an interrupt service routine
Which of the following is/are true of the auto-increment addressing mode?
I. It is useful in creating self-relocating code
II. If it is included in an Instruction Set Architecture, then an additional ALU is required for effective address calculation
III. The amount of increment depends on the size of the data item accessed
The use of multiple register windows with overlap causes a reduction in the number of memory accesses for
I. Function locals and parameters
II. Register saves and restores
III. Instruction fetches
The internal Components of the processor are connected by _______ .
______ is used to choose between increment the PC or performing ALU operations .
The registers, ALU and the interconnection between them are collectively called as _____ .
_______ is used to store data in registers .
During the execution of the instructions, a copy of the instructions is placed in the ______
Two processors A and B have clock frequencies of 700 Mhz and 900 Mhz respectively. Suppose A can execute an instruction with an average of 3 steps and B can execute with an average of 5 steps. For the execution of the same instruction which processor is faster ?