Practice - Instruction Cycle
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main phases of the instruction cycle?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the processor needs to run a program.
What does the ALU do?
💡 Hint: Recall the unit's name stands for Arithmetic Logic Unit.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the first step of the instruction cycle?
💡 Hint: Consider which operation brings information into the processor.
True or False: The ALU is responsible for managing the memory.
💡 Hint: Recall the specific functions of the ALU.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how a malfunction in the control unit could affect overall computer performance.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of coordinating various components.
Explore how modern computers have adapted the Von Neumann architecture for efficiency.
💡 Hint: Think about aspects of hardware improvement.
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