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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is a hardwired control unit?
💡 Hint: Think about how commands are implemented without changing hardware.
Question 2
Easy
Define microinstruction.
💡 Hint: It's similar to an instruction, but much smaller.
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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 main advantage of a hardwired control unit?
- Flexibility in operations
- Speed in processing
- Easy to modify
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a unit fast.
Question 2
True or False: A microprogrammed control unit can adapt to new instructions without hardware changes.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of flexibility in design.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a microprogram that computes the factorial of a number using microinstructions. Outline the sequence of microinstructions required.
💡 Hint: Use a loop of multiplication while keeping track of the current state.
Question 2
Discuss how a branch instruction would affect the sequencing in a microprogrammed control unit. Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Think about decision-making in terms of directions.
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