Practice - Computer Organization and Architecture: A Pedagogical Aspect
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Practice Questions
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What does the ALU in a CPU do?
💡 Hint: Think about basic calculations.
What is the role of the Control Unit within the CPU?
💡 Hint: Consider who manages the CPU's tasks.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary function of the Control Unit?
💡 Hint: Consider what part of the CPU is in charge.
True or False: In the Fetch-Execute cycle, the first step is to execute the instruction.
💡 Hint: Think about the order of operations.
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Challenge Problems
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Describe a scenario where indirect addressing would enhance a program's efficiency compared to direct addressing. Include answering in terms of memory efficiency.
💡 Hint: Think about how flexibility in accessing data can save memory.
Illustrate how a change in the Control Unit’s configuration can affect the CPU's performance in a multi-tasking environment.
💡 Hint: Consider how task management affects performance.
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