7.2 - First Unit: Macro Instructions
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of macro instructions?
💡 Hint: Think about how a recipe outlines steps for a dish.
Define a micro instruction.
💡 Hint: Consider it like a single step in a larger process.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the difference between macro instructions and micro instructions?
💡 Hint: Focus on execution time and complexity.
True or False: All instructions execute in the same amount of time.
💡 Hint: Think about the differences in instruction types.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple instruction cycle for an instruction that requires both a fetch and an execute without an intermediate storage phase.
💡 Hint: Think about how to streamline the process.
Analyze how changing the processing speed affects the execution of complex macro instructions.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between clock speed and execution time.
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