Practice Alu And Control Unit Functions (2.1.4) - Computer Model - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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ALU and Control Unit Functions

Practice - ALU and Control Unit Functions

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does ALU stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the components that perform calculations.

Question 2 Easy

Name one operation that the Control Unit performs.

💡 Hint: Consider what manages the operations within the CPU.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the ALU?

Storage
Control
Performing calculations

💡 Hint: Focus on what component executes operations.

Question 2

True or False: The Control Unit is responsible for data storage.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember what the Control Unit oversees.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how the ALU's performance may affect the overall efficiency of a CPU. Provide examples of tasks that could be impacted.

💡 Hint: Consider aspects like speed and efficiency in relation to tasks performed.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of having a Control Unit that is not efficiently managing instruction execution. What might happen in a processing cycle?

💡 Hint: Think about the flow of operations and what control ensures.

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