Instructions Make sure to work through the notebooks in the Reading Assignment first. This homework is not related to Simulations directly. The goal is to make sure you are comfortable programming basic Python code using Jupyter Notebooks. Start early, ask questions. Watch video presentation for extra help. Your entire homework description is contained in the … Read more
What is the significance of cache memory on computer performance? Explain how the principle of locality affects caching? What does associativity mean in the context of caches?
Assignment Content Question 1 In virtually all systems that include DMA modules, DMA to main memory is given higher priority than CPU access to main memory. Why? Question 2 When a device interrupt occurs, how does the processor determine which device issued the interrupt? Question 3 A system is based on an 8-bit microprocessor and … Read more
Read the Moore’s law then summarize briefly the law, mainly address the following two questions : What can we conclude from this law ? How is this law can guide the computer evolution ? Write your original post
Describe the role of a student in both a direct and indirect assessment process. 1. What kind of issues can arise for the student in each? 2. How could these impact the validiity of the assessment?
Part I: Review the “7 Steps to Solving a Problem” attachment above Part II: Read the story below: You are currently working at a small company of about 100 employees. Your company just lost a very large client and therefore they need to let go of five employees in your department. The workload of the … Read more
Question 1 How does parallel processing work in computer architecture? Question 2 What does Amdahl’s law state? What is Amdahl’s law and why it is used? Question 3 What are the applications of parallel processing in computer architecture? Question 4 What are the challenges in parallel processing in computer architecture? Question 5 Identify reasons for and … Read more
Assignment Content Your homework (HW) is to watch a movie and take some notes! Movie Title: Invictus Rated: PG-13, so you may be able to make it a family experience 6 step problem solving model As you watch, take notes on points in the movie that show: What important problem did Mandela face, and who was … Read more
Assignment Content Your homework (HW) is to watch a movie and take some notes! Movie Title: Invictus Rated: PG-13, so you may be able to make it a family experience 6 step problem solving model As you watch, take notes on points in the movie that show: What important problem did Mandela face, and who was … Read more
Assignment Content Your homework (HW) is to watch a movie and take some notes! Movie Title: Invictus Rated: PG-13, so you may be able to make it a family experience Options for viewing: 1) Rental Streaming Platforms ($3): Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Redbox 2) Join a free viewing of the movie on Thursday, 1/12, at … Read more