Practice Comprehensive Objective - 20.4.1 | 20. Lecture - 21 | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

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What is a microinstruction?

💡 Hint: Think of it as a small instruction within a larger instruction set.

Question 2

Easy

Define a microprogrammed control unit.

💡 Hint: Consider how it differs from hardwired controls.

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Question 1

What is a microinstruction?

💡 Hint: Think about its role in controlling hardware.

Question 2

Which control unit is faster but less flexible?

  • Microprogrammed Control Unit
  • Hardwired Control Unit
  • Both are Equal

💡 Hint: Consider the rigidity of the structure.

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Question 1

Design a microprogram that performs a simple addition operation and explain how it handles conditional jumps.

💡 Hint: Start with loading values into registers, then execute addition.

Question 2

Consider the trade-offs in implementing a microprogrammed control unit versus a hardwired control unit in a CPU architecture. Discuss potential scenarios for each.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the requirements of the application before choosing an architecture.

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