Practice Cpu Registers (6.1.1) - Memory System Organization - Computer Architecture
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CPU Registers

Practice - CPU Registers

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Question 1 Easy

What is a CPU register?

💡 Hint: Think of where the CPU keeps its working data.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of a type of CPU register.

💡 Hint: What's one register that helps in instruction sequencing?

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a CPU register?

Store large amounts of data
Provide fast access to data for the CPU
Serve as long-term storage

💡 Hint: Think about where the CPU keeps the most frequently used information.

Question 2

True or False: CPU registers retain data after the power is turned off.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what would happen in a power outage.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the trade-offs between performance and cost in computer design, create a table comparing the characteristics of registers, cache, and main memory.

💡 Hint: Consider which factors are prioritized for each memory type.

Challenge 2 Hard

Illustrate a scenario where inefficient use of registers could affect CPU performance. Describe what changes could be made to optimize this.

💡 Hint: Think about how many instructions are run and when data is loaded in.

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