Practice - Components of the Processor
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Practice Questions
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What does the program counter do?
💡 Hint: Think about where the next instruction is located.
Name one function of the Memory Buffer Register.
💡 Hint: Consider its role during reading and writing operations.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main function of the Program Counter (PC)?
💡 Hint: Think about where the processor looks for the next instruction.
True or False: The Memory Address Register (MAR) holds the instruction currently being executed.
💡 Hint: Remember what each register specifically holds.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a system where the fetch cycle is interrupted. Discuss potential issues that might arise and how to mitigate them.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when instructions can’t be fetched in order.
Create a flowchart detailing the fetch cycle, indicating all key components and their interactions.
💡 Hint: Focus on how each component interacts in sequence.
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