Computer Organization & Architecture (3140707) MCQs

MCQs of Multiprocessors

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11.
A processor does not require _______ bus to communicate with memory.
(a) address
(b) interrupt
(c) data
(d) control
Answer:

Option (b)

12.
What is the advantage of multiport memory organization?
(a) Simple construction
(b) Less hardware needed
(c) High transfer rate
(d) None of above
Answer:

Option (c)

13.
Disadvantage of multiport memory organization is that it has __________.
(a) low transfer rate
(b) non-priority based system
(c) small number of connectors
(d) expensive memory control
Answer:

Option (d)

14.
How many buses/cables are required to establish multiport memory organization between 7 CPUs & 5 MMs?
(a) 35
(b) 42
(c) 40
(d) 37
Answer:

Option (b)

15.
Which combinational device is used in crossbar switch for selecting proper memory from multiple addresses?
(a) Multiplexer
(b) Decoder
(c) Encoder
(d) Demultiplexer
Answer:

Option (a)

16.
How many switch points are there in crossbar switch network that connects 9 processors to 6 memory modules?
(a) 50
(b) 63
(c) 60
(d) 54
Answer:

Option (d)

17.
Consider there are four levels of 2 X 2 switch as a building block in multistage switching network. We can connect how many memories as binary strings?
(a) 4
(b) 8
(c) 16
(d) 12
Answer:

Option (c)

18.
In three level multistage switching network, if processor P1 is connected to memory 011 then processor P2 cannot connect with memory?
(a) 100
(b) 111
(c) 101
(d) 010
Answer:

Option (d)

19.
Hypercube multiprocessor system is _____________.
(a) tightly coupled system
(b) loosely coupled system
(c) mutually coupled system
(d) both A & B can be possible, depends on application
Answer:

Option (b)

20.
Each processor forms ________ of the cube.
(a) node
(b) vertex
(c) loop
(d) edge
Answer:

Option (a)

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