6.3 - Module Learning Strategy
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Practice Questions
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What are the three main steps of the instruction cycle?
💡 Hint: Think about the acronym FDE.
What does a control signal do in a CPU?
💡 Hint: Consider it as a traffic light.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the first step in the instruction cycle?
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym FDE!
Control signals are used to:
💡 Hint: Imagine them like traffic lights.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a flowchart for a CPU executing a simple instruction that involves reading from memory and writing back after processing. Include control signals.
💡 Hint: Think through each step of the operation and label your signals clearly.
Analyze a situation where an interrupt occurs during a macro instruction execution and determine the control signals needed for handling the interrupt effectively.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of interrupts on ongoing processes.
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