Boolean Algebra and Logic Circuits

Which of the following architectures consists of a single instruction stream and a single data stream?

• A. SIMD

• B. MISD

• C. SISD

• D. MIMD

Which architecture processes multiple data elements with a single instruction?

• A. SISD

• B. SIMD

• C. MIMD

• D. MISD

In which architecture do multiple processors execute different instructions on different data?

• A. MIMD

• B. MISD

• C. SISD

• D. SIMD

Which of the following architectures is rarely used and mainly theoretical?

• A. SISD

• B. MISD

• C. SIMD

• D. MIMD

Which architecture is best suited for fault-tolerant systems using redundant processing?

• A. SIMD

• B. SISD

• C. MISD

• D. MIMD

Massively parallel computers are best characterized by:

• A. One processor executing many instructions

• B. Many processors working on the same task simultaneously

• C. Using only SISD architecture

• D. Executing a single thread at a time

Which of the following is a major benefit of massively parallel computers?

• A. Simplified programming

• B. High energy consumption

• C. Speedup in data processing

• D. Cost-effectiveness per core

A virtual machine (VM) is best described as:

• A. A hardware processor

• B. A physical server

• C. A software emulation of a physical computer

• D. A logic circuit

One advantage of using a virtual machine is:

• A. Increased hardware cost

• B. Platform dependency

• C. Need for physical relocation

• D. Ability to run multiple OS environments

Which of the following is a limitation of virtual machines?

• A. Slower performance compared to native execution

• B. Poor compatibility with physical hardware

• C. No support for multitasking

• D. Cannot install applications