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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does the program counter (PC) do?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when an instruction is executed.
Question 2
Easy
What is the function of the MBR?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of memory transfers in fetching instructions.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does the Program Counter store?
- Current instruction
- Next instruction address
- Last executed instruction
💡 Hint: Think about the flow of instruction execution.
Question 2
Boolean operation: The MAR must be filled before the MBR can fetch data.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the sequence of operations during a fetch cycle.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Explain how data corruption can occur in the CPU if the MAR and MBR operations are not properly sequenced. Provide an example scenario.
💡 Hint: Think about how timing in the fetch cycle influences the accuracy of instruction execution.
Question 2
In a scenario where multiple instructions require simultaneous access to the CPU’s registers, how would this affect the operation of the fetch cycle? Discuss potential solutions.
💡 Hint: Consider what properties are essential for a conflict-free environment in technology.
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