Practice Data Path: The Actual Flow Of Data Through The Cpu During Instruction Execution (3.1.5)
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Data Path: The Actual Flow of Data through the CPU during Instruction Execution

Practice - Data Path: The Actual Flow of Data through the CPU during Instruction Execution

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the data path in a CPU?

💡 Hint: Think about where data flows during processing.

Question 2 Easy

Name one function of the ALU.

💡 Hint: Recall what kind of calculations the ALU handles.

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Question 1

What are the main components of the data path in a CPU?

Registers
ALU
Control Unit
Registers
ALU
Internal Buses
ALU
Control Unit
Memory

💡 Hint: Look for the components mentioned in our discussions.

Question 2

True or False: The Control Unit is responsible for performing calculations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember which component actually does the math.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how inefficient data transfer might impact a CPU's overall performance using real-world examples.

💡 Hint: Consider how delays affect task completion.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the consequences of a malfunctioning Control Unit on the operation of the CPU.

💡 Hint: Think about what could go wrong if instructions are not followed properly.

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