Practice Assumptions about Registers - 25.5.1 | 25. Introduction to Micro Programs and Optimization | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Assumptions about Registers

25.5.1 - Assumptions about Registers

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is microprogramming?

💡 Hint: Think about how a CPU might control its operations at a low level.

Question 2 Easy

Define Horizontal Microprogramming.

💡 Hint: Consider the memory trade-off for speed.

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Question 1

What is the main advantage of vertical microprogramming?

A) Speed
B) Compactness
C) Simplicity

💡 Hint: Consider the size versus processing speed trade-off.

Question 2

True or False: Horizontal microprogramming is more efficient than vertical microprogramming.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about resource utilization.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a diagram representing the control signal clustering in a CPU architecture for handling arithmetic operations.

💡 Hint: Use aspects of both vertical and horizontal microprogramming.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how hybrid microprogramming could be tailored for a new CPU design that focuses on efficiency and speed.

💡 Hint: Consider integrating common operations into fewer microinstructions.

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