Why a Question-Answering (QA) Dataset for Computer Architecture?
Computer architecture involves complex challenges across the technology stack, requiring the synthesis of high-level insights with low-level implementations. This demands a deep understanding of workload behavior, architectural constraints, and system-level interactions. Question-answering systems are uniquely suited to address these multifaceted needs by requiring knowledge retrieval, reasoning, situational modeling, and input interpretation—skills essential for solving architectural problems. Training language models on QA datasets like QuArch can improve their ability to assist in tasks such as optimizing cache hierarchies and designing efficient interconnects. QA datasets have already proven instrumental in advancing domain-specific tools in fields like medicine, law, and software engineering. With QuArch, we aim to unlock similar opportunities for computer architecture, overcoming the current lack of specialized data and fostering innovation.
How do I join? How long does it take for account approval?
You can join QuArch by signing up here. Account approvals typically take a few minutes. If your account is not approved within a reasonable time, please contact us at contact.quarch@gmail.com.
Why do the number of tasks (QAs) for labeling keep increasing in Label Studio?
We regularly upload new batches of QAs to keep the pool of questions fresh as users complete existing tasks.
Where do the questions and context come from?
The questions in Label Studio are derived from publicly available abstracts of the ISCA@50 25-year retrospectives, which highlight significant contributions to computer architecture. The context (e.g., paper abstract) is provided to assist labelers who may not know the answer. If you encounter a poor question, please leave a comment on the right-hand side, and we will review it for removal.
What if the question feels too specific?
If you feel the question is poor or irrelevant, please leave a comment on the right-hand side to help us improve the dataset. Our general rule of thumb is if you feel a question doesn’t belong in the QuArch dataset, let us know via comments so we can remove it. Your feedback is crucial for refining our dataset.
What if the question feels repetitive?
Our synthetic data generation process may occasionally produce similar questions. We will deduplicate these after labeling is complete.
What if there are multiple answers?
If you believe a question has more than one correct answer, please check the option "Multiple Answers Exist." Our general rule of thumb is if you feel a question doesn’t belong in the QuArch dataset, let us know via comments so we can remove it. Your feedback is crucial for refining our dataset.
Should I answer based on the context or my architectural intuition and expertise?
If your architectural expertise leads you to an answer that differs from the provided context, please answer based on your intuition and leave a comment on the right-hand side. The context is intended to assist those unfamiliar with the question, but your expertise is invaluable.
What if I don’t know the answer?
If you are unsure, you can skip the question by clicking the Skip button in the lower right corner.
Why don’t I see my name on the leaderboard?
We update the leaderboard daily. If you still don’t see your name, please feel free to email us at contact.quarch@gmail.com.
How can I add my affiliation to the leaderboard?
If you would like to add your affiliation to the leaderboard, please email us at contact.quarch@gmail.com.
How can I remove myself from the leaderboard?
If you prefer not to appear on the leaderboard, please email us at contact.quarch@gmail.com.
How do I submit my own QAs to QuArch?
You can submit your own QAs using this form. Once processed, your contributions will be credited and your name added to the leaderboard.
How can I provide general feedback for QuArch?
We welcome all feedback—it’s a vital part of this community-driven effort. To share your thoughts, email us at contact.quarch@gmail.com. Your input helps shape the future of QuArch!