21.1 - Micro-Programmed Control Unit
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Practice Questions
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What is a micro-programmed control unit tasked with?
💡 Hint: Think about the core function of a control unit.
Define what a micro instruction is.
💡 Hint: Consider its relationship to macro instructions.
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What is the primary function of the micro-programmed control unit?
💡 Hint: Focus on what the unit is designed to handle.
True or False: The micro-program counter increments every time an instruction is executed.
💡 Hint: Think about scenarios that can interrupt the regular incrementing of the MPC.
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Discuss how you would design a micro-programmed control unit capable of handling both conditional and unconditional instructions effectively.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of organization in memory storage.
Create a table comparing micro instructions and their role in processing macro instructions. Include examples.
💡 Hint: Focus on how lower-level instructions facilitate higher-level operations.
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