Practice Microprogrammed Computers - CPU Control Unit - 5.6 | Module 5: Control Unit Design | Computer Architecture
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5.6 - Microprogrammed Computers - CPU Control Unit

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main function of the Control Memory in a microprogrammed CU?

💡 Hint: Think about where commands for operations are kept.

Question 2

Easy

What does the Control Address Register (CAR) do?

💡 Hint: Consider it like a pointer in a list.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the role of Control Memory in a microprogrammed control unit?

  • It performs calculations
  • It stores micro-instructions
  • It routes signals

💡 Hint: Remember what the CU needs to keep in memory.

Question 2

True or False: A microprogrammed CU can modify its behavior by changing the microprogram.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how software updates work.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple flowchart outlining how a microprogrammed control unit fetches and executes a machine instruction, showing the roles of each component.

💡 Hint: Structure your flowchart logically, showing the iterative fetching and executing process.

Question 2

Analyze a scenario where a new instruction is added to a microprogrammed control unit. Describe the steps to update the unit's behavior while maintaining performance.

💡 Hint: Think about how software updates work versus hardware changes.

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