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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does the program counter hold?
💡 Hint: Think about what the processor needs to know next.
Question 2
Easy
What is the purpose of the memory buffer register?
💡 Hint: Consider data flow between the CPU and memory.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the purpose of the Program Counter?
- Holds the current instruction
- Points to the next instruction address
- Stores the address of the MBR
💡 Hint: Think about what the CPU needs to know to continue processing.
Question 2
True or False: The Memory Buffer Register is where the currently executing instruction is stored.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall which register holds the instruction during execution.
Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Explain how a faulty PC might affect the execution of a program.
💡 Hint: Consider how the PC's role impacts the sequence of instruction retrieval.
Question 2
In a scenario where the fetch cycle takes too long, suggest strategies that can speed up the process.
💡 Hint: Think about how multiple instructions might be processed at once.
Challenge and get performance evaluation