30.1.1. Case 1: Advantages of Adding R1 into R2

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does a bus do in computer architecture?

   Hint

   Think of it as a highway for data.

2. 2.

   What is the role of the Program Counter?

   Hint

   Consider it the reading guide for the CPU.

3. 3.

   What is one of the major benefits of a multiple bus architecture?

   • More hardware complexity
   • Faster instruction execution
   • Less efficient use of resources

   Hint

   Think about how many operations can happen simultaneously.

4. 4.

   True or False: A single bus architecture generally requires more control signals than a multiple bus architecture.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Compare the differences in data flow for each architecture.

5. 5.

   Design a flowchart to illustrate the instruction fetch and execution process in a multiple bus architecture versus a single bus architecture. Highlight differences in control signals and register usage.

   Hint

   Visual aids can help simplify complex processes.

6. 6.

   Develop a comparative analysis explaining how having two registers can impact execution time in both architectures when performing repeated arithmetic operations.

   Hint

   Consider time savings per operation between designs.