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There are two database benchmark programs X and Y. Computer A can process 3 transactions per second of benchmark X and 5 transactions per second of benchmark Y. Computer B on the other hand can process 2 transactions per second of X and 7 transactions per second of Y. If we care equally about the performance of both benchmarks, which computer should we choose? Why?

Are there any compulsory misses when considering all iterations of this address stream? If so, list the addresses (A-H) and the iteration (1-10) in which the address incurs a compulsory miss below. For example, if address X incurs a compulsory miss in iteration n, then answer {X : n}.

At ACME computing, a computer architect comes up with a nifty device which when added to their premier CPU speeds up division instructions by 55 percent. How much faster will a program where 25 percent of instructions are division instructions will run with this modification (as compared to the unmodified CPU)?

Which animal used in research is most frequently responsible for causing allergies in personnel?

Which vitamins are found in the ‘night feces’ of rabbits?

Which of the following is a way to permanently identify a laboratory animal?

This form of feed is created by grinding and molding into different shapes and sizes using pressure and heat:

What process destroys all microorganisms on, and sometimes, inside an object?

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable material for laboratory animal caging?

What type of cage allows for collection and measurement of urine and feces and requires IACUC approval for use?