Practice Computer Organization and Architecture: A Pedagogical Aspect - 18.1 | 18. Addressing Modes, Instruction Set and Instruction Execution Flow | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What does the ALU in a CPU do?

💡 Hint: Think about basic calculations.

Question 2

Easy

What is the role of the Control Unit within the CPU?

💡 Hint: Consider who manages the CPU's tasks.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the Control Unit?

  • Perform calculations
  • Direct operations within the CPU
  • Store data

💡 Hint: Consider what part of the CPU is in charge.

Question 2

True or False: In the Fetch-Execute cycle, the first step is to execute the instruction.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the order of operations.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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