19.4 - Questions and Outcomes of the Unit
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Practice Questions
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What is a control signal in the context of a CPU?
💡 Hint: Think about what helps in coordinating tasks inside the CPU.
Define a finite state machine (FSM).
💡 Hint: Remember, it involves conditions that lead to state changes.
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What is the primary function of control signals in a CPU?
💡 Hint: Consider what allows the CPU to manage various tasks.
True or False: A finite state machine can only transition between two states.
💡 Hint: Think about how many paths an FSM can have.
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Create an FSM diagram for an instruction cycle involving FETCH, DECODE, and EXECUTE states. Ensure to indicate conditions for transitions.
💡 Hint: Think about what confirms the completion of each step.
Analyze a hypothetical scenario where a CPU wait state occurs. Discuss how this affects the instruction cycle and what signals are likely at play.
💡 Hint: Consider how external factors can pause normal operations.
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