31.3 - Module Conclusion and Future Topics
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Practice Questions
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What does the Memory Data Register (MDR) hold?
💡 Hint: Consider what role it plays in data transfer.
How does a single bus architecture operate?
💡 Hint: Think about simplicity in data flow.
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What is the function of the Memory Data Register (MDR)?
💡 Hint: Remember its role in data management.
True or False: Three-bus architecture always requires fewer control signals than single bus architecture.
💡 Hint: Consider how complexity varies with architecture.
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Given an instruction that adds two numbers located in different registers, compare the execution time in both single and three-bus architectures considering control signal management.
💡 Hint: Remember to consider not just time, but how tasks are managed.
Consider a scenario where multiple data transfers happen simultaneously in a three-bus architecture. Discuss how this impacts the control signals versus a single bus system.
💡 Hint: Think about how much more traffic control is needed at a busy intersection.
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