Practice Advantages Of Microprogrammed Control (5.6.3) - Control Unit Design
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Advantages of Microprogrammed Control

Practice - Advantages of Microprogrammed Control

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is microprogrammed control?

💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from hardwired control.

Question 2 Easy

Why is flexibility considered an advantage of microprogrammed control?

💡 Hint: Consider how changes can be made without hardware redesign.

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Question 1

What is one of the main advantages of microprogrammed control?

It is faster than hardwired control.
It allows for easier updates and modifications.
It requires more complex hardware.

💡 Hint: Remember its flexibility.

Question 2

Microprogrammed control is best suited for which type of CPU?

RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer)
CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computer)
Both RISC and CISC

💡 Hint: Consider instruction complexity.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a CPU with an extensive instruction set. Discuss how microprogrammed control can adapt over time and what the potential challenges might be.

💡 Hint: Reflect on real-world updates to function.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the effectiveness of microprogrammed control in executing a complex multi-step instruction. How does the control memory contribute to efficiency?

💡 Hint: Think about the breakdown process.

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