Practice Module Summary - 6.1.4 | 6. Control Unit | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What are the three phases of the instruction cycle?

💡 Hint: Use the acronym FDE.

Question 2

Easy

What is the role of control signals in the control unit?

💡 Hint: Think about how a conductor leads an orchestra.

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Question 1

What are the primary functions of a control unit?

  • Managing hardware signals
  • Performing calculations
  • Storing data

💡 Hint: Think about its role in controlling operations.

Question 2

True or False: More bus systems always lead to slower execution.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the efficiency of traffic flow with more lanes.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Propose a new architecture that optimizes the bus system while minimizing control signal complexity. Detail your design considerations and expected benefits.

💡 Hint: Think about how quickly information can pass through multiple paths.

Question 2

Analyze a given instruction set and compose the corresponding micro instructions needed for execution. Detail each step and its associated control signal.

💡 Hint: Draw the flow to visualize the instruction breakdown.

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