Harvard and Von Neumann Architectures Quiz

What is the Harvard architecture named after?

• Harvard University

• IBM's Harvard Mark 1

• Harvard Business School

• Harvard Library

In the Harvard Mark I, where were instructions stored?

• On punched paper tape

• In the RAM

• In electromechanical counters

• In the CPU

What is the main characteristic of the Harvard architecture?

• Storing instructions and data in the same memory

• Storing instructions and data in different places

• Using a single bus for data and instructions

• Using only read-only memory

What is the von Neumann bottleneck?

• The use of electromechanical counters

• The use of multiple cores

• The need for separate fetch-execute cycles for instructions and data

• The use of punched paper tape

Which type of memory might be used for instructions in the Harvard architecture?

• Cache memory

• Read-write memory

• Virtual memory

• Read-only memory

In a modern CPU, what is the purpose of cache memory?

• To store only instructions

• To replace the main memory

• To temporarily store frequently used instructions and data

• To store data permanently

What is a common application of digital signal processors (DSPs)?

• Audio and video processing

• Web browsing

• Word processing

• Gaming

What is the main benefit of the modified Harvard architecture in modern CPUs?

• Reduced power consumption

• Increased storage capacity

• Simultaneous fetching and processing of data and instructions

• Simplified design

Which level of cache is shared by all cores in a modern CPU?

• Level 4 cache

• Level 3 cache

• Level 2 cache

• Level 1 cache

What is the primary function of the address bus in a von Neumann architecture?

• To manage power supply

• To send memory addresses to the main memory

• To store instructions

• To transfer data between the CPU and memory