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What is the primary function of the control unit?
Think about what manages the CPU's activities.
Define instruction fetching.
What are the first steps in executing a program?
What does the control unit do?
Consider its functions related to instruction execution.
True or False: The control unit is responsible for arithmetic calculations.
Think about which component handles calculations.
Design a simple flowchart that illustrates the functioning of the control unit, including the steps of instruction fetching, decoding, and executing.
Think about how each step connects to the next.
Critically evaluate how a malfunctioning control unit could result in a faulty CPU performance.
Consider a real-world analogy of miscommunication to illustrate your point.
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