Practice Arithmetic And Logic Unit (alu) (10.5.2) - Computer Organization and Architecture: A Pedagogical Aspect

Practice: Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)

Lesson 10.5.2Computer Organization and Architecture: A Pedagogical Aspect

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Question 1.
What does ALU stand for?
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Think about the basic functions it performs.
Question 2.
Name one type of operation that the ALU performs.
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Consider both arithmetic and logical operations.
3Question 3.
Which of the following operations is performed by the ALU?
- Data transfer
- Logical AND
- Memory access
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Consider what the ALU specifically does?
4Question 4.
Control signals from the control unit determine the operation of the ALU. True or False?
- True
- False
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Who directs the operations of components in the CPU?
Question 5.
Suppose an ALU receives two bytes to add, but one byte has a 0 in the most significant bit. Predict how this affects arithmetic operations and conditions.
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Reflect on how binary numbers with zeros in high bit positions affect outcomes.
Question 6.
You are designing a new CPU. How would you determine the optimal number of registers for the ALU to improve performance without wasting resources?
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Consider trade-offs between speed and available memory in design decisions.

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