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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 of it as a traffic signal for data flows.
Question 2
Easy
Name the three stages of the instruction cycle.
💡 Hint: What does the CPU do with an instruction?
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the primary function of control signals?
- Manage CPU power
- Direct the operation of the CPU
- Control memory allocation
💡 Hint: Think of control signals as instruction guides for the CPU.
Question 2
The instruction cycle includes which of the following phases?
- Store
- Recall
- Review
- Fetch
- Decode
- Execute
- Input
- Process
- Output
💡 Hint: What does the CPU need to do with data?
Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a control unit for a hypothetical CPU that uses a three-bus architecture. Describe how control signals will be generated.
💡 Hint: Consider how each bus will operate simultaneously and how control commands shift based on bus usage.
Question 2
Compare the impact of hardwired control units versus micro-programmed control units in terms of flexibility and speed. What are the potential trade-offs?
💡 Hint: Think about how changing instructions would affect each design.
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