Practice Sequential Logic (state Registers/flip-flops) (5.3.1.2) - Control Unit Design
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Sequential Logic (State Registers/Flip-flops)

Practice - Sequential Logic (State Registers/Flip-flops)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a flip-flop?

💡 Hint: Think about memory elements.

Question 2 Easy

Describe what a state register does in a CPU.

💡 Hint: Consider its role in instruction cycles.

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Question 1

What do flip-flops primarily do in a CPU?

Store multiple bits
Store a single bit
Perform calculations

💡 Hint: Remember their basic function.

Question 2

True or False: State registers are used solely for arithmetic operations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about their broader role in instruction cycles.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Considering a sequence of ALU operations, how could a failure in synchronization of flip-flops lead to significant errors in computation?

💡 Hint: Review how synchronization impacts operation timing.

Challenge 2 Hard

Describe a situation in which updating a state register at the wrong time could severely hinder CPU performance.

💡 Hint: Think about the critical role timing plays in execution phases.

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