Practice - Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
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Practice Questions
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What does ALU stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what it does.
What type of operations does the ALU perform?
💡 Hint: Consider basic math and logical comparisons.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary function of the ALU?
💡 Hint: Think about calculations.
True or False: The PC gets incremented sequentially after every instruction unless a jump condition occurs.
💡 Hint: Remember how the PC keeps track of instructions.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simplified ALU that only performs addition and subtraction. Discuss how you could implement multiplication through software routines instead.
💡 Hint: Consider how repeated addition can substitute for multiplication.
Propose a scenario where a dedicated multiplier in the ALU would significantly speed up processing. Describe the implications of removing it from the design.
💡 Hint: Think about applications in graphics rendering, where speed is crucial.
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