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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does the program counter do in the instruction fetch process?
💡 Hint: Think about how CPUs know which instruction to execute next.
Question 2
Easy
What is the function of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in memory operations.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does the program counter do?
- Holds the current instruction
- Tracks the next instruction address
- Stores the last executed instruction
💡 Hint: Think about which register manages the flow of the instruction cycle.
Question 2
The Memory Address Register is responsible for:
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall what happens to addresses in memory transactions.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Sketch an FSM diagram representing the instruction fetch sequence showing states and transitions. Include at least three states and discuss transitions based on signal changes.
💡 Hint: Think diagrammatically about the flow of signals and operations.
Question 2
Discuss how the instruction fetch process could be optimized to allow faster processing within the CPU architecture. What could be introduced?
💡 Hint: Consider modern techniques in CPU design for efficiency.
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