Computer Architecture

What is the significance of pipelining in computer architecture?
Explain arithmetic and instruction pipelining methods with suitable examples.
What factors can cause the pipeline to deviate its normal performance?
How the pipeline architecture improves the performance of the computer system?
What are the major issues or hazards associated with pipelining?

Computer Architecture

Compare the computer architecture of modern processors from two different vendors in terms of memory, speed and expansion bus.
Explain the concept of virtual memory and its role in memory management and in memory protection.
Provide any five differences between logical addressing and physical addressing in operating systems.
What are the benefits of using scripts to automate operating systems tasks?