Practice Control Instructions (2.2.5) - Computer Model - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are the two main components of the CPU?

💡 Hint: Think about what functions the CPU must perform.

Question 2 Easy

What does the Control Unit do?

💡 Hint: Consider the role it plays in directing operations.

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Question 1

What is the main function of the ALU?

Data storage
Data processing
Controlling input/output devices

💡 Hint: Remember what operations the ALU handles.

Question 2

True or False: The Control Unit can process data independently from the ALU.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the roles of CPU components.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a scenario where a computer's ALU malfunctions. How would this affect the system's performance?

💡 Hint: Think about how critical arithmetic operations are to overall tasks.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how modern computing systems have evolved from the traditional Von Neumann architecture. What are some alternative architectures used today?

💡 Hint: Consider innovations in design and operational efficiency.

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