Practice References (18.5.2) - Addressing Modes, Instruction Set and Instruction Execution Flow
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Question 1 Easy

What are the main components of the CPU?

💡 Hint: Think about the core functions of a CPU.

Question 2 Easy

What does the control unit do?

💡 Hint: It controls the flow of data within the CPU.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit?

Control data flow
Perform arithmetic and logical operations
Store memory data

💡 Hint: Consider what calculations happen inside the CPU.

Question 2

True or False: The control unit is responsible for executing instructions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about who performs the calculations in the CPU.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You need to design a new processing unit. What considerations would you take into account for instruction set flexibility?

💡 Hint: Think about what programmers require for optimal performance.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how the execution flow impacts overall CPU performance.

💡 Hint: Consider each step in the execution and how delays might happen.

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