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Memory and Control Signals

22.1.1 - Memory and Control Signals

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Question 1 Easy

What is the function of a Control Signal?

💡 Hint: Think about how a processor knows what to do next.

Question 2 Easy

What does a Program Counter (PC) do?

💡 Hint: Consider where the CPU looks next for tasks.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of control signals in a microprocessor?

Control execution flow
Manage data storage
Perform arithmetic operations

💡 Hint: Think about what directs the operation of a CPU.

Question 2

True or False: The Program Counter (PC) is responsible for executing instructions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember that PC holds addresses, not operations.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a scenario where multiple control signals interact to determine the instruction flow in a program. Describe the roles of each signal.

💡 Hint: Think about how timing and sequencing elements interact.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyzing a sparsely-populated control memory, propose methods to enhance its efficiency without losing functional integrity.

💡 Hint: Consider how compression works in data storage.

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