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Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does the Control Address Register (CAR) do?
💡 Hint: Think of it as the pointer to the instruction's location.
Question 2
Easy
Why is flexibility an advantage of a microprogrammed CU?
💡 Hint: Consider how updates can change the CU's instructions.
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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does the Control Memory store?
💡 Hint: Focus on the purpose of control memory.
Question 2
True or False: A Microinstruction Register (MIR) only stores one microinstruction.
💡 Hint: Consider what a register typically holds.
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Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Compare and contrast the efficiency of microprogrammed control versus hardwired control in terms of execution speed and ease of implementation.
💡 Hint: Examine both sides regarding design complexity.
Question 2
Design a microprogram sequence for a hypothetical instruction involving arithmetic operations (like ADD), specifying the necessary microinstructions involved.
💡 Hint: Break down the steps similar to how you would in a flowchart.
Challenge and get performance evaluation