Practice Atomicity (5.1.2.1) - Control Unit Design - Computer Architecture
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Question 1 Easy

What is atomicity in micro-operations?

💡 Hint: Think about how clocks regulate actions in a CPU.

Question 2 Easy

Why is atomicity important in CPU operations?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if operations overlap.

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Question 1

What does atomicity ensure for micro-operations?

It can interrupt operations
Completes within one clock cycle
Requires multiple cycles

💡 Hint: Think about how quickly operations need to be processed.

Question 2

True or False: Atomicity is unnecessary for internal micro-operations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what would happen if internal operations were not atomic.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Describe a multi-core CPU scenario and how atomicity affects communication between cores.

💡 Hint: Think about teamwork and timing in a project involving multiple people.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a simple CPU instruction flowchart that includes atomicity checks for micro-operations.

💡 Hint: Consider what steps are necessary to keep data flowing smoothly.

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