Practice Alu Design (19.3) - Introduction to the CPU - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does ALU stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about its function in the CPU.

Question 2 Easy

Name a type of register found in the CPU.

💡 Hint: Consider what registers are used for frequently.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the ALU?

Store data
Perform calculations
Manage memory

💡 Hint: Think about the ALU's role in processing.

Question 2

True or False: General-purpose registers can be accessed directly by programmers.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on register types.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an ALU that can perform at least 4 operations without using any dedicated hardware multipliers. Discuss the trade-offs of this design.

💡 Hint: Focus on how basic operations can simulate more complex calculations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Describe how data flow between the ALU and registers can affect CPU performance. Provide a scenario demonstrating this effect.

💡 Hint: Consider the order of operations and data readiness.

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