Practice Future Topics (19.5.2) - Introduction to the CPU - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of the ALU?

💡 Hint: Think about basic math operations.

Question 2 Easy

Name one type of specialized register in a CPU.

💡 Hint: Consider what kind of tasks you would tell a CPU to fetch data.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the ALU?

Data storage
Arithmetic and logical operations
User interface

💡 Hint: Think of what kind of calculations you do with numbers.

Question 2

True or False: The Memory Address Register (MAR) holds the data fetched from memory.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on where addresses are vs. where values are stored.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple ALU that can add, subtract, and use repetitive addition for multiplication. Discuss the components and processes involved.

💡 Hint: Think of what each arithmetic function needs in terms of hardware.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a flowchart showing how an instruction moves through the CPU from address fetching to execution. Label the components involved.

💡 Hint: Mapping out each step visually can help see the overall process.

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