Practice Control Unit (CU) - 1.2.5 | Module 1: Introduction to Computer Systems and Performance | Computer Architecture
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Question 1

Easy

What does the Control Unit primarily do?

💡 Hint: Think about what manages the CPU processes.

Question 2

Easy

Describe the Fetch phase.

💡 Hint: What starts the execution process in the CPU?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the Control Unit?

  • A. To perform calculations
  • B. To manage and coordinate CPU operations
  • C. To store data

💡 Hint: Think about who orchestrates the CPU's functions.

Question 2

The Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle consists of how many main phases?

  • A. One
  • B. Two
  • C. Three

💡 Hint: Consider the steps taken during processing in the CPU.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design an improvement for a Control Unit that could enhance processing speed. What features would it have?

💡 Hint: Consider how modern CPUs handle multiple instructions simultaneously.

Question 2

Evaluate the impact of an increased clock speed on the Control Unit’s performance. What are the trade-offs?

💡 Hint: Reflect on the physical limitations of CPU design.

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