Practice Microprogrammed Control - 2.7.2 | 2. Organization and Structure of Modern Computer Systems | Computer and Processor Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is microprogrammed control?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how CPUs manage instructions.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of microprogrammed control.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how changes can be made to the control logic.

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Question 1

What does microprogrammed control use to dictate operations?

  • Logic Gates
  • Microinstructions
  • Programming Languages

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on what drives the control unit.

Question 2

True or False: Hardwired control offers greater flexibility than microprogrammed control.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about control mechanisms.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a scenario where a new instruction must be added to a CISC processor using microprogrammed control. Discuss the steps taken in the process.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how microprogrammed control simplifies this process compared to hardwired control.

Question 2

Evaluate how microprogrammed control could impact CPU design in future architectures focusing on flexibility and performance.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about trends in computing and instruction set evolution.

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