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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define macro instruction.
💡 Hint: Think of it as a large instruction.
Question 2
Easy
What does a micro instruction do?
💡 Hint: Consider the smallest task in instruction execution.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does a macro instruction consist of?
- A single clock cycle
- Multiple clock cycles
- Always simple operations
💡 Hint: Think of how complex a macro instruction might be.
Question 2
Is a micro instruction executed in multiple clock cycles?
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Remember the distinction between macro and micro instructions.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a complex macro instruction, outline the micro instructions required to execute it efficiently.
💡 Hint: Consider the FDES phases.
Question 2
Propose an alternative method to improve instruction cycle efficiency beyond clock grouping.
💡 Hint: Think about other CPU efficiency techniques you've learned.
Challenge and get performance evaluation