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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does the program counter (PC) do?
💡 Hint: Think of it as the bookmark in your instruction book.
Question 2
Easy
What is contained in the instruction register (IR)?
💡 Hint: It's what the CPU is currently working on.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the first task the CPU performs in the memory read stage?
- Increment the program counter
- Load data into the memory data register
- Output results to RAM
💡 Hint: Think about which step initiates the fetch process.
Question 2
True or False: The instruction register (IR) holds the current instruction being executed.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Remember what happens after the instruction is fetched from memory.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a flowchart to illustrate the memory read process, detailing each control signal's role.
💡 Hint: Start from the top of the flowchart with 'Increment PC' and work down for logical flow.
Question 2
Explain how the memory read process could be affected by a malfunctioning control signal.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where control signals dictate actions like a traffic light malfunction.
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