Practice Special Purpose Registers - 19.2.2 | 19. Introduction to the CPU | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What is the function of the Instruction Register (IR)?

💡 Hint: Think about which register is responsible for executing the instruction.

Question 2

Easy

What does the Program Counter (PC) do?

💡 Hint: It is vital for the sequence of instructions in program execution.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the Instruction Register (IR)?

  • A: It holds the current instruction being executed.
  • B: It records the next instruction to be executed.
  • C: It stores data temporarily.

💡 Hint: Remember, it's about the instruction.

Question 2

True or False: The Program Counter (PC) directly executes instructions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of the PC carefully.

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Question 1

Analyze a scenario where the Program Counter (PC) isn't incremented correctly during a program execution. Describe its impact on the CPU's operations.

💡 Hint: Think about the sequence of operations in programs.

Question 2

Devise a brief explanation of how the interaction between MAR and MDR would differ in a write operation versus a read operation.

💡 Hint: Focus on the purpose of the data flow in each operation type.

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