Practice General ALU Design Principles - 4.1 | Module 4: Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) Design | Computer Architecture
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4.1 - General ALU Design Principles

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does ALU stand for?

💡 Hint: It's the computational engine of CPUs.

Question 2

Easy

Which operation can be performed by an ALU?

💡 Hint: Think about the basic math and logic operations.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the main function of the ALU?

  • Memory storage
  • Perform arithmetic and logical operations
  • Input/output control

💡 Hint: Think about what tasks a computing unit handles.

Question 2

True or False: The status flags give information about the results of the ALU operations.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what feedback an ALU provides.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a simplified ALU that performs addition and subtraction using logic gates. Outline the components needed.

💡 Hint: Consider the basic operations you want it to perform.

Question 2

Evaluate how the ALU can be optimized for speed while maintaining its functionality, considering trade-offs.

💡 Hint: Think about trade-offs between complexity and efficiency.

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