Practice Control Signals in Micro-programmed Control - 20.5.3 | 20. Lecture - 21 | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

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What are control signals in a micro-programmed control unit?

💡 Hint: Think about the roles of commands within a computer.

Question 2

Easy

How does a micro-programmed control unit differ from a hardwired control unit?

💡 Hint: Consider flexibility versus speed.

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Question 1

What does a micro-programmed control unit use to generate control signals?

  • A set of fixed circuits
  • Programs stored in memory
  • Random logic gates

💡 Hint: Focus on what enables changes and flexibility.

Question 2

True or False: Hardwired control units are more flexible than micro-programmed control units.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of both types.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create a micro-program control sequence for adding two numbers stored in memory. Explain each step.

💡 Hint: Break down the addition process into incremental steps.

Question 2

Explain how a conditional jump would be processed in micro-program control. What fundamental differences does this introduce compared to a hardwired system?

💡 Hint: Think about how decisions are made in both scenarios.

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