Practice - Microprogrammed Computers - CPU Control Unit
Practice Questions
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What is the main function of the Control Memory in a microprogrammed CU?
💡 Hint: Think about where commands for operations are kept.
What does the Control Address Register (CAR) do?
💡 Hint: Consider it like a pointer in a list.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the role of Control Memory in a microprogrammed control unit?
💡 Hint: Remember what the CU needs to keep in memory.
True or False: A microprogrammed CU can modify its behavior by changing the microprogram.
💡 Hint: Think about how software updates work.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple flowchart outlining how a microprogrammed control unit fetches and executes a machine instruction, showing the roles of each component.
💡 Hint: Structure your flowchart logically, showing the iterative fetching and executing process.
Analyze a scenario where a new instruction is added to a microprogrammed control unit. Describe the steps to update the unit's behavior while maintaining performance.
💡 Hint: Think about how software updates work versus hardware changes.
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