11.1.2 - Instruction Execution
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the Memory Function Complete (MFC) signal?
💡 Hint: What signal tells us when to proceed after fetching data?
What does the Memory Data Register (MDR) do?
💡 Hint: Think about what holds data right before it goes to or comes from memory.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What role does the MFC signal play in instruction execution?
💡 Hint: Remember what signal indicates when it's safe to proceed after reading data.
True or False: The Memory Address Register (MAR) holds data before it is written to memory.
💡 Hint: Consider what type of information the MAR contains.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a micro-operation sequence involved in reading a data value from memory location 32 to register R1, detailing key signals and their purpose.
💡 Hint: Map out each step precisely focusing on when signals change.
Imagine a scenario where two processes are trying to access the same memory location. Explain how control signals can help prevent data corruption.
💡 Hint: Focus on how timing and control signal coordination prevents conflicts.
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