Practice Data Path: The Actual Flow of Data through the CPU during Instruction Execution - 3.1.5 | Module 3: Processor Organization and Data Representation | Computer Architecture
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3.1.5 - Data Path: The Actual Flow of Data through the CPU during Instruction Execution

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the data path in a CPU?

💡 Hint: Think about where data flows during processing.

Question 2

Easy

Name one function of the ALU.

💡 Hint: Recall what kind of calculations the ALU handles.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What are the main components of the data path in a CPU?

  • Registers
  • ALU
  • Control Unit
  • Registers
  • ALU
  • Internal Buses
  • ALU
  • Control Unit
  • Memory

💡 Hint: Look for the components mentioned in our discussions.

Question 2

True or False: The Control Unit is responsible for performing calculations.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember which component actually does the math.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Discuss how inefficient data transfer might impact a CPU's overall performance using real-world examples.

💡 Hint: Consider how delays affect task completion.

Question 2

Analyze the consequences of a malfunctioning Control Unit on the operation of the CPU.

💡 Hint: Think about what could go wrong if instructions are not followed properly.

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