Practice Micro-program Concept - 20.5 | 20. Lecture - 21 | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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20.5 - Micro-program Concept

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a micro-program?

💡 Hint: Think of it as a set of instructions for controlling hardware.

Question 2

Easy

What is the purpose of a micro-program counter?

💡 Hint: It's like a page number in a book that tells you where to read next.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the key benefit of using micro-programming over hardwired control?

  • Faster execution
  • Flexibility in programming
  • Lower cost

💡 Hint: Think about the ability to adapt to new requirements without physical changes.

Question 2

True or False: Hardwired control units can easily change their operations with new instructions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of hardwired control.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a mini micro-program that performs a subtraction operation between two registers. Describe the necessary micro instructions and control signals involved.

💡 Hint: Consider the sequence of operations that must occur in a logical order for subtraction.

Question 2

Analyze a situation where a computer using a micro-programmed control unit faces a performance bottleneck while processing a large dataset. Propose a solution to mitigate this issue.

💡 Hint: Think about situations where optimization can save time and enhance performance.

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