22.5 - Testing and Execution of Instructions
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Practice Questions
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What are the three main components of the microprogram counter architecture?
💡 Hint: Think about what determines control within a CPU.
Define the role of a branch address field.
💡 Hint: Consider the branching logic based on conditions.
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What does the branch address field determine?
💡 Hint: Consider what branching provides in instruction execution.
True or False: Control signals do not influence instruction execution.
💡 Hint: Remember the functionality of control signals in architecture.
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Given a sequence of control signals and a condition code, predict the behavior of the micro-program counter.
💡 Hint: Track which conditions are true or false.
Design a simple microprogram instruction set and outline the control signal structure required for each instruction.
💡 Hint: Remember to include at least 3 varied instructions with their unique needs.
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