Practice Control Signals (19.4.1) - Introduction to the CPU - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are control signals?

💡 Hint: Think about what keeps all parts of a CPU coordinated.

Question 2 Easy

Name a component of the CPU that performs calculations.

💡 Hint: Remember, it’s key for computations!

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Question 1

What is the primary function of control signals?

Store data
Direct operations
Execute instructions

💡 Hint: Think of it as the conductor of an orchestra.

Question 2

True or False: The ALU can perform both arithmetic and logical operations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall what makes the CPU capable of calculations!

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple CPU layout including control signals, ALU, registers, and buses. Explain the operational flow of data.

💡 Hint: Sketch how components interact and flow of data with appropriate labels.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a set of operations, determine what control signals would be needed to execute these in a CPU.

💡 Hint: Break down each operation into parts and associate control signals for each step.

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