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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What are the three main steps in the instruction cycle?
💡 Hint: Think about how a computer processes an instruction.
Question 2
Easy
What is a micro instruction?
💡 Hint: Consider how detailed instructions can be broken down.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What are micro instructions used for in a control unit?
- To execute macro instructions
- To store data
- To perform specific micro operations
💡 Hint: Think of them as the detailed steps in a larger task.
Question 2
True or False: Hardwired control units can be easily modified.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider how hardware design versus software programming works.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a hypothetical micro programmed control unit for a new instruction set that includes addition, subtraction, and logical operations.
💡 Hint: Consider the steps involved in each operation and how they might overlap.
Question 2
Compare the performance of a hardwired and a micro programmed control unit when executing complex macro instructions with different addressing modes.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the implications of modifying and updating control signals.
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