Practice Execute Cycle - 5.1.4.1.4 | Module 5: Control Unit Design | Computer Architecture
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5.1.4.1.4 - Execute Cycle

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the Execute Cycle primarily involve?

💡 Hint: Think about the major stages in instruction processing.

Question 2

Easy

What is the purpose of the ALU?

💡 Hint: Consider the functional capabilities of the CPU.

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Question 1

What does the Execute Cycle comprise?

  • Fetching instructions
  • Executing a single operation
  • Managing memory only

💡 Hint: Think about all steps in instruction processing.

Question 2

True or False: The ALU performs only data fetching operations.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the primary role of the ALU in a CPU.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given an instruction ADD R1, R2, R3, illustrate the entire Execute Cycle including all micro-operations step by step.

💡 Hint: Break down each operation clearly and follow the FDE process.

Question 2

Critique the role of the Status Register in controlling conditional branches during the Execute Cycle.

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of previous results on decision-making.

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