28.3.1 - Program Counter
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What is the main function of the Program Counter?
💡 Hint: Think about how programs are executed in order.
Name one advantage of multi-bus architecture.
💡 Hint: Consider how multiple operations can happen at once.
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What is the main role of the Program Counter?
💡 Hint: Think about what helps the CPU know what to do next.
True or False: A multi-bus architecture allows for faster execution of instructions compared to a single bus architecture.
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of parallel tasks.
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Given a single bus architecture, describe how the Program Counter might be modified to handle a branching instruction (like an 'if' statement).
💡 Hint: Consider how branching affects the flow of instructions.
Design a hypothetical CPU with a dual-bus system. Discuss how the Program Counter interacts with both buses when executing a loop.
💡 Hint: Think about how parallel processes can enhance performance in loops.
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