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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define the fetch operation in the context of the CPU.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in the first stage of the instruction cycle.
Question 2
Easy
What is the difference between macro and micro instructions?
💡 Hint: Consider the complexity of each type of instruction.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What are the primary phases of the instruction cycle?
- Fetch
- Decode
- Execute
- Store
- Load
- Store
- Execute
- Fetch
- Load
- Store
💡 Hint: Think about the full process the CPU goes through when executing an instruction.
Question 2
True or False: Micro instructions can comprise multiple clock cycles.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of micro instructions.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Analyze a macro instruction like 'LDA X' in terms of its micro instructions during the fetch phase, explaining each step involved.
💡 Hint: Break down each action step and its significance.
Question 2
Given a scenario with overlapping micro instructions due to clock grouping, describe how this could optimize the fetch cycle.
💡 Hint: Consider how dependencies affect timing and resource availability.
Challenge and get performance evaluation