Practice Top Level View Of Computer Structure (10.4) - Computer Organization and Architecture: A Pedagogical Aspect

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Question 1.
What does CPU stand for?
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Think of the main processor in a computer.
Question 2.
Name one function of the ALU.
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Think of basic math operations.
3Question 3.
What does the ALU stand for?
- Arithmetic Language Unit
- Arithmetic Logic Unit
- Advanced Logic Unit
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Look for the correct function of the ALU.
4Question 4.
True or False: The control unit executes instructions.
- True
- False
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Remember the distinction between directing and performing tasks.
Question 5.
Explain how the performance of a CPU would change if the number of registers were doubled. Consider both the advantages and disadvantages.
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Think about the balance between speed and complexity.
Question 6.
If a CPU is designed with a very complex instruction set, what implications does that have on the control unit's design?
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Consider how complexity affects efficiency.

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