Practice Fetching Instructions - 22.5.1 | 22. Micro-program Control Unit Overview | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Fetching Instructions

22.5.1 - Fetching Instructions

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the Control Function Field control?

💡 Hint: Think about which signals determine the execution path.

Question 2 Easy

What happens if a condition in the Condition Select Field is met?

💡 Hint: Consider what occurs when criteria are satisfied.

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Question 1

What does the Control Function Field primarily manage?

User Inputs
Control Signals
Output Data

💡 Hint: Think about what guides the execution of program instructions.

Question 2

True or False: The Branch Address Field specifies the next address to jump to.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the role this field plays in determining instruction flow.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a detailed breakdown of how a specific instruction fetch process works, including the transitions of each field used.

💡 Hint: Use previously discussed examples to illustrate your explanation clearly.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the effectiveness of a micro-programmed control unit compared to a hardwired control unit in managing instructions.

💡 Hint: Consider real-world scenarios or applications where each might perform better.

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