Practice Memory Organization of Micro-Programs - 21.2.2 | 21. Micro-Programmed Control Unit | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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21.2.2 - Memory Organization of Micro-Programs

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does a micro-program contain?

💡 Hint: Think about the role micro-instructions play in executing larger instructions.

Question 2

Easy

What is the purpose of a micro-program counter?

💡 Hint: Consider how a counter helps manage sequences.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the micro-programmed control unit?

  • Generate control signals in sequence
  • Store macro instructions
  • Execute arithmetic operations

💡 Hint: Refer back to the definition of micro-programmed control units.

Question 2

True or False: The micro-program counter only increments under normal circumstances.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider when the MPC might not move to the next instruction.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a hypothetical micro-progam sequence that handles a conditional branch depending on whether a specific flag is set. What assumptions are you making?

💡 Hint: Consider how existing flags might affect subsequent instructions.

Question 2

Explain how a poorly organized micro-program memory could lead to inefficiencies. Propose a restructuring to resolve these issues.

💡 Hint: Look at existing organization and think of how a more dynamic approach might mitigate problems.

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