20.3.2 - Flexibility and Speed
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Practice Questions
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What are hardwired control units known for?
💡 Hint: Think about the speed of execution versus the ability to change.
Define a micro-programmed control unit.
💡 Hint: Focus on the adaptability aspect of control units.
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What type of control unit is known to be faster but inflexible?
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-off of speed vs. flexibility.
True or False: Micro-programmed control units can be easily modified.
💡 Hint: Think about the concept of programming.
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Design a micro-programmed control unit for a simple computer that can perform addition, subtraction, and multiplication operations. Consider how you would layout the micro-program memory.
💡 Hint: Think about how each operation can be coded into simple control signals.
Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of a micro-programmed control unit vs. a hardwired control unit in the context of a rapidly changing technology environment.
💡 Hint: Consider trends in technology demanding adaptability.
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