Practice Objective of the Module - 6.2 | 6. Control Unit | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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6.2 - Objective of the Module

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What are control signals and why are they important?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the CPU needs to perform a specific operation.

Question 2

Easy

List the three phases of the instruction cycle.

💡 Hint: Consider the sequence in which the CPU processes an instruction.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

Which of the following best describes control signals?

  • Signals that manage CPU cache operations
  • Signals that control data flow within the CPU
  • Signals for user interface
  • None of the above

💡 Hint: Focus on what role these signals play in the CPU.

Question 2

True or False: Micro operations are larger operations defined by macro instructions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how complex tasks can be split into simpler components.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Develop a sequence of control signals for a 'SUB A, B' instruction in a microprogrammed control unit. Explain each command in your sequence.

💡 Hint: Break down the instruction into smaller actions sequentially.

Question 2

Critically evaluate how the choice between a hardwired control unit and a microprogrammed control unit might affect a new instruction set in a different architecture.

💡 Hint: Consider flexibility and adaptability based on design characteristics.

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