Practice State Table Method (Finite State Machine - FSM) - 5.3.4.1 | Module 5: Control Unit Design | Computer Architecture
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5.3.4.1 - State Table Method (Finite State Machine - FSM)

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Question 1

Easy

What is a finite state machine?

💡 Hint: Think about how a program can have multiple decision points.

Question 2

Easy

What does a state table represent?

💡 Hint: Consider how a flowchart would visualize different steps in a process.

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Question 1

What does FSM stand for?

  • Finite State Model
  • Finite State Machine
  • Fixed State Model

💡 Hint: Recall the 'F' in finite refers to something that is limited or bounded.

Question 2

True or False? Control signals directly affect the CPU's execution of commands.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how traffic lights control the flow of vehicles at an intersection.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create a complete state table for a simplified CPU instruction cycle integrating fetch, decode, and execute states. Include control signals for each state.

💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of operations in a complete instruction cycle.

Question 2

Describe how state transitions are handled in a control unit during an error state and how it loops back to a safe state.

💡 Hint: Consider what processes are essential for ensuring minimal disruption during an unexpected event.

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