Practice Transferring to Instruction Register (MDR to IR) - 5.2.1.4 | Module 5: Control Unit Design | Computer Architecture
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5.2.1.4 - Transferring to Instruction Register (MDR to IR)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What registers are involved in the transfer of data for instruction execution?

💡 Hint: Think about where instructions are temporarily stored.

Question 2

Easy

Which component of the CPU is responsible for generating control signals?

💡 Hint: This component is often referred to as the 'brain' of the CPU.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of the Memory Data Register (MDR)?

  • To hold data before processing
  • To execute instructions
  • To store permanent data

💡 Hint: Think about what happens immediately after a memory read.

Question 2

True or False: The Instruction Register (IR) is used to store data temporarily.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the function of the IR in the execution cycle.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a detailed flowchart showing the data transfer process from MDR to IR, including all control signals and the operations involved.

💡 Hint: Consider the order of operations and the specific signals needed at each part of the process.

Question 2

Analyze a case where the data from the MDR is corrupted. Discuss how this impacts instruction execution in the IR.

💡 Hint: Think about the ripple effects of incorrect data on the entire execution cycle.

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