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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is a micro program?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of the CPU in executing tasks.
Question 2
Easy
Name the two types of micro programs.
💡 Hint: Consider how they differ in structure.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does a horizontal micro program generally sacrifice for speed?
- Memory Efficiency
- Processing Power
- Instruction Variety
💡 Hint: Think about what makes it quicker and what is lost in that process.
Question 2
True or False: A vertical micro program is faster than a horizontal micro program.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-off characteristics we've discussed.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a CPU architecture with 5 registers (each with 2 signals) and 3 system registers, calculate the total number of signals, then suggest a clustering method for optimizing memory.
💡 Hint: Remember to analyze the nature of conflicts in signal usage.
Question 2
Evaluate the impact of using only vertical micro programming versus a hybrid approach in terms of speed and memory efficiency. Discuss the trade-offs involved.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the consequences of prioritizing one aspect over another in system design.
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