Practice Objectives (18.2.1) - Addressing Modes, Instruction Set and Instruction Execution Flow
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Question 1 Easy

Define the term 'CPU'.

💡 Hint: Consider what part of the computer handles the majority of instructions.

Question 2 Easy

What does an instruction set do?

💡 Hint: Think about the 'language' a CPU speaks.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of the CPU?

Storage
Processing
Networking

💡 Hint: Think about which component handles most computations.

Question 2

The ALU is responsible for which type of operations?

Logic and arithmetic
Input and output
Storage

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when two numbers get added together.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how different addressing modes can affect program execution. Provide examples of scenarios where each addressing mode may be preferred.

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs between speed and flexibility in accessing data.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss potential design considerations when building a CPU with multiple cores, focusing on instruction sets and execution flow.

💡 Hint: Think about how multiple workers in a team would manage shared tasks and resources.

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