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Test Bank For Computer Organization and Architecture 11th Edition (Global Edition) By William Stallings, All Chapters 1-21. Full Chapters Include;....I. Introduction Basic Concepts and Computer Evolution 1.1 Organization and Architecture 1.2 Structure and Function 1.3 The IAS Computer 1.4 Gates, Memory Cells, Chips, and Multichip Modules 1.5 The Evolution of the Intel x86 Architecture 1.6 Embedded Systems 1.7 ARM Architecture 1.8 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems Performance Concepts 2.1 Designing for Performance 2.2 Multicore, MICs, and GPGPUs 2.3 Two Laws that Provide Insight: Ahmdahl’s Law and Little’s Law 2.4 Basic Measures of Computer Performance 2.5 Calculating the Mean 2.6 Benchmarks and SPEC 2.7 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems II. The Computer System A Top-Level View of Computer Function and Interconnection 3.1 Computer Components 3.2 Computer Function 3.3 Interconnection Structures 3.4 Bus Interconnection 3.5 Point-to-Point Interconnect 3.6 PCI Express 3.7 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems The Memory Hierarchy: Locality and Performance 4.1 Principle of Locality 4.2 Characteristics of Memory Systems 4.3 The Memory Hierarchy 4.4 Performance Modeling of a Multilevel Memory Hierarchy 4.5 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems Cache Memory 5.1 Cache Memory Principles 5.2 Elements of Cache Design 5.3 Intel x86 Cache Organization 5.4 The IBM z13 Cache Organization 5.5 Cache Performance Models 5.6 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems Internal Memory 6.1 Semiconductor Main Memory 6.2 Error Correction 6.3 DDR DRAM 6.4 eDRAM 6.5 Flash Memory 6.6 Newer Nonvolatile Solid-State Memory Technologies 6.7 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems External Memory 7.1 Magnetic Disk 7.2 RAID 221 7.3 Solid State Drives 7.4 Optical Memory 7.5 Magnetic Tape 7.6 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems Input/Output 8.1 External Devices 8.2 I/O Modules 8.3 Programmed I/O 8.4 Interrupt-Driven I/O 8.5 Direct Memory Access 8.6 Direct Cache Access 8.7 I/O Channels and Processors 8.8 External Interconnection Standards 8.9 IBM z13 I/O Structure 8.10 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems Operating System Support 9.1 Operating System Overview 9.2 Scheduling 9.3 Memory Management 9.4 Intel x86 Memory Management 9.5 ARM Memory Management 9.6 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems III. Arithmetic and Logic Number Systems 10.1 The Decimal System 10.2 Positional Number Systems 10.3 The Binary System 10.4 Converting Between Binary and Decimal 10.5 Hexadecimal Notation 10.6 Key Terms and Problems Computer Arithmetic 11.1 The Arithmetic and Logic Unit 11.2 Integer Representation 11.3 Integer Arithmetic 11.4 Floating-Point Representation 11.5 Floating-Point Arithmetic Digital Logic 12.1 Boolean Algebra 12.2 Gates 12.3 Combinational Circuits 12.4 Sequential Circuits 12.5 Programmable Logic Devices 12.6 Key Terms and Problems IV. Instruction Sets and Assembly Language Instruction Sets: Characteristics and Functions 13.1 Machine Instruction Characteristics 13.2 Types of Operands 13.3 Intel x86 and ARM Data Types 13.4 Types of Operations 13.5 Intel x86 and ARM Operation Types 13.6 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems Appendix 13: A Little-, Big-, and Bi-Endian Instruction Sets: Addressing Modes and Formats 14.1 Addressing Modes 14.2 x86 and ARM Addressing Modes 14.3 Instruction Formats 14.4 x86 and ARM Instruction Formats 14.5 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems Assembly Language and Related Topics 15.1 Assembly Language Concepts 15.2 Motivation for Assembly Language Programming 15.3 Assembly Language Elements 15.4 Examples 15.5 Types of Assemblers 15.6 Assemblers 15.7 Loading and Linking 15.8 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems V. The Central Processing Unit Processor Structure and Function 16.1 Processor Organization 16.2 Register Organization 16.3 Instruction Cycle 16.4 Instruction Pipelining 16.5 Processor Organization for Pipelining 16.6 The x86 Processor Family 16.7 The ARM Processor 16.8 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems Reduced Instruction Set Computers 17.1 Instruction Execution Characteristics 17.2 The Use of a Large Register File 17.3 Compiler-Based Register Optimization 17.4 Reduced Instruction Set Architecture 17.5 RISC Pipelining 17.6 MIPS R4000 17.7 SPARC 17.8 Processor Organization for Pipelining 17.9 CISC, RISC, and Contemporary Systems 17.10 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems Instruction-Level Parallelism and Superscalar Processors 18.1 Overview 18.2 Design Issues 18.3 Intel Core Microarchitecture 18.4 ARM Cortex-A8 18.5 ARM Cortex-M3 18.6 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems Control Unit Operation and Microprogrammed Control 19.1 Micro-operations 19.2 Control of the Processor 19.3 Hardwired Implementation 19.4 Microprogrammed Control 19.5 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems VI. Parallel Organization Parallel Processing 20.1 Multiple Processors Organization 20.2 Symmetric Multiprocessors 20.3 Cache Coherence and the MESI Protocol 20.4 Multithreading and Chip Multiprocessors 20.5 Clusters 20.6 Nonuniform Memory Access 20.7 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems Multicore Computers 21.1 Hardware Performance Issues 21.2 Software Performance Issues 21.3 Multicore Organization 21.4 Heterogeneous Multicore Organization 21.5 Intel Core i7-5960X 21.6 ARM Cortex-A15 MPCore 21.7 IBM z13 Mainframe 21.8 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems

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Computer Organization and Architecture 11th Edition




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Authors: William Stallings
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,Computer Organization and Architecture, 11th Edition, by William Stallings



CHAPTER 1: BASIC CONCEPTS AND COMPUTER EVOLUTION


TRUE OR FALSE


T F 1. A computer is a complex system.
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T F 2. A computer organization does not need to be designed to
implement a particular architectural specification.
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T F 3. Computer organization refers to attributes of a system visible to
the programmer.

T F 4. Changes in computer technology are finally slowing down.
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T F 5. Both the structure and functioning of a computer are, in essence,
simple.

T F 6. The number of bits used to represent various data types is an
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example of an architectural attribute.

T F 7. Interfaces between the computer and peripherals is an example of
an organizational attribute.

T F 8. Historically the distinction between architecture and organization
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has not been an important one.

T F 9. A particular architecture may span many years and encompass a
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number of different computer models, its organization changing
with changing technology.

T F 10. A microcomputer architecture and organization relationship is
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not very close.

T F 11. Changes in technology not only influence organization but also
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T F 12. The hierarchical nature of complex systems is essential to both
their design and their description.

T F 13. Both the structure and functioning of a computer are, in essence,
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T F 14. A computer must be able to process, store, move, and control
data.

T F 15. When data are moved over longer distances, to or from a remote
device, the process is known as data transport.
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1. Computer technology is changing at a __________ pace.
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A. slow B. slow to medium

C. rapid D. non-existent
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2. Computer _________ refers to those attributes that have a direct impact on the
logical execution of a program.

A. organization B. specifics
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C. design D. architecture

3. Architectural attributes include __________ .

A. I/O mechanisms B. control signals
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C. interfaces D. memory technology used
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4. _________ attributes include hardware details transparent to the programmer.

A. Interface B. Organizational
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C. Memory D. Architectural

5. It is a(n) _________ design issue whether a computer will have a multiply
instruction.
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A. architectural B. memory

C. elementary D. organizational




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, Computer Organization and Architecture, 11th Edition, by William Stallings


6. It is a(n) _________ issue whether the multiply instruction will be implemented by a
special multiply unit or by a mechanism that makes repeated use of the add unit of
the system.

A. architectural B. memory

C. mechanical D. organizational
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7. A __________ system is a set of interrelated subsystems.

A. secondary B. hierarchical
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C. complex D. functional

8. An I/O device is referred to as a __________.
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A. CPU B. control device

C. peripheral D. register

9. When data are moved over longer distances, to or from a remote device, the
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process is known as __________.

A. data communications B. registering

C. structuring D. data transport
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10. The _________ stores data.

A. system bus B. I/O
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C. main memory D. control unit

11. The __________ moves data between the computer and its external environment.
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A. data transport B. I/O

C. register D. CPU interconnection
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12. A common example of system interconnection is by means of a __________.

A. register B. system bus

C. data transport D. control device




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