Practice - Block Diagram Overview
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Practice Questions
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What is the central role of the CPU in a microprocessor?
💡 Hint: Think about the main tasks of a computer's processing unit.
What do I/O ports do?
💡 Hint: Consider how peripherals connect to a computer.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of the CPU in a microprocessor?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you run a program.
True or False: The control unit is part of the memory.
💡 Hint: Think about the distinct roles of each component.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple block diagram for a home automation system using a microcontroller. Identify and describe the CPU, memory, I/O ports, clock, and control unit.
💡 Hint: Consider the roles of each component in the system.
Explain how adding more RAM to a microprocessor affects processing speed and performance. What would be a potential drawback?
💡 Hint: Think about how multitasking works in a real-time computing environment.
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