24.3 - Execution of Machine Instructions
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Practice Questions
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What is the role of the Microprogram Counter in a microprogrammed control unit?
💡 Hint: Think about what directs the flow of instruction execution.
What does Op-Code stand for?
💡 Hint: It’s essential for decoding the instruction.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the Op-Code in an instruction signify?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's a key part of instruction execution.
Branching is crucial for optimizing microprogram execution. True or False?
💡 Hint: Consider why branching is implemented.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a hypothetical scenario in which an instruction fetch fails and explain how the system handles it using the microprogram.
💡 Hint: Consider what failure states in instruction execution look like.
Develop a complex microprogram that accommodates multiple instruction types, detailing how you used branching to optimize it.
💡 Hint: Focus on the sections of each instruction that are shared and identify where branching leads to different outcomes.
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