Practice Datapath Design - 5.3 | 5. Microarchitecture and Its Role in Computer System Design | Computer and Processor Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the role of the ALU in a datapath?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what mathematical operations the CPU needs to perform.

Question 2

Easy

What purpose do registers serve?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider their function as fast storage in the CPU.

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Question 1

What does the ALU do in a datapath?

  • Handles memory access
  • Performs arithmetic and logic operations
  • Stores temporary data

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the core functions of a calculator.

Question 2

True or False: The role of registers is to perform operations.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: What do you remember about the function of registers?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple datapath for a hypothetical CPU that processes addition, subtraction, and bitwise operations. Include components and their connections.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what needs to happen for each operation to be processed.

Question 2

Explain how a change in the datapath's design might impact the execution speed of a given program.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how each step in the execution process adds to the total time taken.

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