Practice Computer Organization And Architecture: A Pedagogical Aspect (18.1) - Addressing Modes, Instruction Set and Instruction Execution Flow

Practice: Computer Organization and Architecture: A Pedagogical Aspect

Lesson 18.1Addressing Modes, Instruction Set and Instruction Execution Flow

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Question 1.
What does the ALU in a CPU do?
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Think about basic calculations.
Question 2.
What is the role of the Control Unit within the CPU?
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Consider who manages the CPU's tasks.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of the Control Unit?
- Perform calculations
- Direct operations within the CPU
- Store data
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Consider what part of the CPU is in charge.
4Question 4.
True or False: In the Fetch-Execute cycle, the first step is to execute the instruction.
- True
- False
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Think about the order of operations.
Question 5.
Describe a scenario where indirect addressing would enhance a program's efficiency compared to direct addressing. Include answering in terms of memory efficiency.
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Think about how flexibility in accessing data can save memory.
Question 6.
Illustrate how a change in the Control Unit’s configuration can affect the CPU's performance in a multi-tasking environment.
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Consider how task management affects performance.

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