Practice Processing Elements (18.7.1) - Addressing Modes, Instruction Set and Instruction Execution Flow
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Question 1 Easy

What is the main function of the ALU?

💡 Hint: Think about basic mathematical operations.

Question 2 Easy

Define what a register is in the CPU.

💡 Hint: Consider where the CPU keeps data while processing.

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Question 1

What does ALU stand for?

Arithmetic Logic Unit
Artificial Logic Unit
Analog Logic Unit

💡 Hint: Recall the major functions of the CPU.

Question 2

The control unit is responsible for:

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about who directs the traffic in the CPU.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an instruction set that utilizes various addressing modes, such as direct and indirect, and explain how each one would affect data retrieval.

💡 Hint: Consider how each addressing mode might simplify or complicate data manipulation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of a control unit's design on the speed of instruction execution in a modern CPU.

💡 Hint: Think about the sequential vs. non-sequential instruction execution.

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