Practice Complexity of Instructions - 7.2.2 | 7. Overview of the Module | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is a macro instruction?

💡 Hint: Think about complex commands the CPU has to perform.

Question 2

Easy

How many phases are there in an instruction cycle?

💡 Hint: List each phase that the CPU must undergo.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of micro instructions in a CPU?

  • To simplify macro instructions
  • To execute high-level commands
  • To manage memory access

💡 Hint: Think about how CPUs handle complex tasks.

Question 2

True or False: All macro instructions can be executed in a single clock cycle.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of macro instructions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a complete instruction cycle for a complex macro instruction, detailing the micro instructions involved at each phase.

💡 Hint: Consider how each phase interrelates and the micro tasks involved.

Question 2

Evaluate how using clock grouping can enhance instruction processing in a multi-core CPU.

💡 Hint: Think of scenarios where multiple cores can work on non-dependent tasks simultaneously.

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