Practice Select/Route (Multiplexer Control) - 5.1.3.1.2 | Module 5: Control Unit Design | Computer Architecture
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5.1.3.1.2 - Select/Route (Multiplexer Control)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of a multiplexer?

💡 Hint: Think about its role in data routing.

Question 2

Easy

Why are control signals important in a CPU?

💡 Hint: Consider what the CU does.

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Question 1

What does a multiplexer do?

  • Adds two numbers
  • Selects input from multiple data lines
  • Stores data temporarily

💡 Hint: Think about its function in data handling.

Question 2

True or False: Control signals are irrelevant to the functioning of a multiplexer.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the dependence between control signals and MUX operation.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create and explain a flow chart showing how a multiplexer selects between five different inputs based on three control signals.

💡 Hint: Think about how binary control signals relate to multiple inputs.

Question 2

Discuss how a failure in control signal timing might affect the execution of a critical CPU instruction. What mitigating strategies could be employed?

💡 Hint: Explore how timing failures can be recognized and corrected.

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