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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is a control signal?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of commands in controlling devices.
Question 2
Easy
Why is it important not to enable multiple outputs on the control bus?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when two devices try to send data simultaneously.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does a microinstruction do?
- Initiates a reset
- Sends control signals
- Loads data into memory
💡 Hint: Focus on the purpose of microinstructions.
Question 2
True or False: Multiple registers can send signals to the control bus simultaneously.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if two devices try to function at once.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a step-by-step process for how the CPU would handle the instruction 'MOV R1, 32' including all necessary microinstructions.
💡 Hint: Map out each instruction logically as it flows through the CPU architecture.
Question 2
Discuss the effectiveness of different methods in handling contention within a CPU.
💡 Hint: Consider how traffic is managed at a busy intersection.
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