13.2.3 - Stage 2: ALU Operation
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What does the ALU stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember the main functions of this unit.
What happens to the PC after an instruction is fetched?
💡 Hint: Think about how instructions are executed sequentially.
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What does the PC do after fetching an instruction?
💡 Hint: Think about how instructions are executed in sequence.
True or False: The ALU can perform both arithmetic and logic operations.
💡 Hint: Recall the various functionalities of the ALU.
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If the instruction fetched is a conditional jump, explain how this may alter the typical flow of the PC and control signals.
💡 Hint: Consider how conditions influence the PC's progression.
Design a hypothetical instruction cycle for a complex computational task involving multiple ALU operations. Describe each step.
💡 Hint: Think about how complex tasks require multiple stages in instruction cycles.
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