Practice Unit Objectives (18.6.1) - Addressing Modes, Instruction Set and Instruction Execution Flow
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Question 1 Easy

What does ALU stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about its role in calculations.

Question 2 Easy

What is the function of the Control Unit?

💡 Hint: It's about guiding the CPU's actions.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of the ALU?

To store data
To perform calculations
To manage memory

💡 Hint: Think about what kind of work it does.

Question 2

True or False: The Control Unit executes instructions directly.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall its role in guiding operations.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a simple instruction set architecture with various data types, design a scenario where a function is executed using direct and indirect addressing modes. Outline the instruction sequence.

💡 Hint: Think about how data access may vary in operations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a visual representation of the instruction execution flow from fetching to completing an instruction. Include comments on what happens at each step.

💡 Hint: Focus on the flow and interaction of components.

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