Practice Control Signals: Signals That Open/close Gates, Initiate Alu Operations, Etc. (5.1.3)
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Control Signals: Signals that Open/Close Gates, Initiate ALU Operations, etc.

Practice - Control Signals: Signals that Open/Close Gates, Initiate ALU Operations, etc.

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a control signal?

💡 Hint: Think about the role of signals in managing CPU tasks.

Question 2 Easy

Name one example of a control signal.

💡 Hint: Remember signals that control memory or register outputs.

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Question 1

What does a control signal do?

Allows data flow
Stores data
Processes data

💡 Hint: Consider the function of control signals.

Question 2

True or False: Control signals can help the ALU determine operations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between control signals and ALU tasks.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a sequence of control signals for a CPU instruction such as ADD. Include necessary signals for each step and justify their orders.

💡 Hint: Think about how each control signal aligns with steps in executing an addition.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the performance impact of timing mismatches in control signal activation. What issues might arise?

💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where data flow relies heavily on correct timing.

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