A stride prefetcher predicts: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A stride prefetcher predicts:

A. Random access

B. Access patterns with regular intervals

C. Power states

D. Branch targets

Answer: Option B

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Common in array accesses.

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EPYC processors are designed for:

A. Toys

B. Basic desktops

C. Smartphones

D. Servers and data centers

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
AMD's server CPU line.

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In-order execution processors are simpler but may have:

A. Always better performance

B. No pipeline

C. Higher complexity

D. Lower IPC in some workloads

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Due to stalls on dependencies.

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Out-of-order execution primarily helps overcome:

A. Control flow changes

B. Data dependencies and stalls

C. Memory capacity limits

D. Power constraints

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It reorders instructions for better throughput.

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