10.4.2 - Interfacing with Memory
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Practice Questions
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What does the Memory Address Register (MAR) do?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of addresses in a mailing system.
What is a control signal?
💡 Hint: Consider it as a traffic light for data.
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What is the primary function of the Memory Data Register (MDR)?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of a data bucket during a process.
True or False: Multiple registers can send data to the bus at the same time without conflict.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of contention.
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Given the command MOV R2, R1, design a flowchart showing the steps and control signals needed for successful execution.
💡 Hint: Visualize each step as a box in your flowchart, linking them with arrows to represent the sequence.
Consider a scenario where you have several registers needing to output data to the bus. What control mechanisms would you implement to synchronize the process and prevent contention?
💡 Hint: Think about scheduling systems in organizations used to manage tasks.
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