Topic Quizzes
Test your knowledge on each CS 450 topic. Mix of multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions at exam difficulty.
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Random Mix
15 random questions from all topics · 115 questions total
Post-Midterm Topics (~85% of final)
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Branch Prediction
Predict branch outcomes to keep the pipeline full
15 questions9 MC · 3 T/F · 3 Short
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Cache Design
Memory hierarchy, cache organization, and optimization
15 questions9 MC · 3 T/F · 3 Short
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Memory Systems
DRAM organization, timing, and scheduling
15 questions9 MC · 3 T/F · 3 Short
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New Memory Technologies
PCM, hybrid memory, and emerging technologies
15 questions8 MC · 4 T/F · 3 Short
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Hardware Security
Side channel attacks and hardware vulnerabilities
15 questions9 MC · 3 T/F · 3 Short
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Microarch Simulation
Simulation tools and methodologies for computer architecture
0 questions0 MC · 0 T/F · 0 Short
Pre-Midterm Topics (~15% of final)
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Fundamental Concepts
Von Neumann model, dataflow, and computation models
10 questions5 MC · 3 T/F · 2 Short
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Instruction Set Architecture
ISA design, addressing modes, CISC vs RISC
10 questions6 MC · 2 T/F · 2 Short
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Pipelining & Dependencies
Pipeline design, data/control dependencies, forwarding
10 questions6 MC · 2 T/F · 2 Short
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SIMD, Multicore & Accelerators
Flynn's taxonomy, vectorization, systolic arrays, TPU
10 questions6 MC · 2 T/F · 2 Short