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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the role of the control unit?
💡 Hint: Think about what coordinates operations in the processor.
Question 2
Easy
Define microinstructions.
💡 Hint: Consider how these break down macro instructions.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the primary function of a control unit?
- A. Store data
- B. Execute programs
- C. Direct the operation of the CPU
💡 Hint: Think about the role managing operations.
Question 2
Is a micro-programmed control unit faster than a hardwired control unit?
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider speed versus flexibility.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Design a simple micro-program for an ADD operation with two registers, detailing each microinstruction and its associated control signals.
💡 Hint: Break down the addition process into operations.
Question 2
Explain how conditional branching differs in micro-programmed control from hardwired control and give an example.
💡 Hint: Consider how conditions dictate flow in both systems.
Challenge and get performance evaluation