Computer Organization Questions and Answers – Pipe-lining

This set of Computer Organization and Architecture Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Pipe-lining”.

1. ______ have been developed specifically for pipelined systems.
a) Utility software
b) Speed up utilities
c) Optimizing compilers
d) None of the mentioned
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2. The pipelining process is also called as ______
a) Superscalar operation
b) Assembly line operation
c) Von Neumann cycle
d) None of the mentioned
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3. The fetch and execution cycles are interleaved with the help of ________
a) Modification in processor architecture
b) Clock
c) Special unit
d) Control unit
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4. Each stage in pipelining should be completed within ___________ cycle.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
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5. In pipelining the task which requires the least time is performed first.
a) True
b) False
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6. If a unit completes its task before the allotted time period, then _______
a) It’ll perform some other task in the remaining time
b) Its time gets reallocated to a different task
c) It’ll remain idle for the remaining time
d) None of the mentioned
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7. To increase the speed of memory access in pipelining, we make use of _______
a) Special memory locations
b) Special purpose registers
c) Cache
d) Buffers
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8. The periods of time when the unit is idle is called as _____
a) Stalls
b) Bubbles
c) Hazards
d) Both Stalls and Bubbles
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9. The contention for the usage of a hardware device is called ______
a) Structural hazard
b) Stalk
c) Deadlock
d) None of the mentioned
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10. The situation wherein the data of operands are not available is called ______
a) Data hazard
b) Stock
c) Deadlock
d) Structural hazard
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