13.1 - Instruction Fetch and Execution
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Practice Questions
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What does the Program Counter do?
💡 Hint: Think about the next step in instruction processing.
Which register temporarily holds data from memory during instruction fetch?
💡 Hint: Its name indicates it deals with data from memory.
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What is the main purpose of the Program Counter?
💡 Hint: Think about what it manages.
Is it true that the Memory Data Register holds data currently fetched from memory?
💡 Hint: Consider the MDR's role during fetching.
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Design a flowchart for the instruction fetching process in a CPU, including all control signals.
💡 Hint: Break down each stage as a step in a sequence.
Given specific instructions, outline the fetching and execution phases for a 'SUB' instruction.
💡 Hint: Follow an organized step-by-step approach.
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