Practice Micro-Programmed Control Unit - 21.1 | 21. Micro-Programmed Control Unit | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is a micro-programmed control unit tasked with?

💡 Hint: Think about the core function of a control unit.

Question 2

Easy

Define what a micro instruction is.

💡 Hint: Consider its relationship to macro instructions.

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Question 1

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

  • To execute instructions
  • To generate control signals
  • To store data

💡 Hint: Focus on what the unit is designed to handle.

Question 2

True or False: The micro-program counter increments every time an instruction is executed.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about scenarios that can interrupt the regular incrementing of the MPC.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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