Practice - General Purpose Registers
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Practice Questions
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Define general purpose registers.
💡 Hint: Think about why quick access to data is necessary in a CPU.
What is the primary function of the ALU?
💡 Hint: Consider the tasks required to execute mathematical calculations.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of general-purpose registers?
💡 Hint: Think about why fast data access is crucial during program execution.
True or False: Specialized registers can be manipulated freely by programmers.
💡 Hint: Remember the distinction between general purpose and specialized registers.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how the CPU would add two values located in memory, detailing the roles of the MAR, MDR, and general-purpose registers involved.
💡 Hint: Consider the data flow from memory to the registers and finally to the ALU.
Discuss the impact of choosing a simple ALU configuration versus a complex one that can handle multiple operations in parallel. What trade-offs might a CPU designer face?
💡 Hint: Think of scenarios where speed is crucial versus when cost limitations might be more important.
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