Practice First Unit: Macro Instructions - 7.2 | 7. Overview of the Module | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of macro instructions?

💡 Hint: Think about how a recipe outlines steps for a dish.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

What is the difference between macro instructions and micro instructions?

  • Macro instructions are simpler and faster.
  • Micro instructions can be executed in a single clock cycle.
  • Macro instructions execute in one clock cycle.

💡 Hint: Focus on execution time and complexity.

Question 2

True or False: All instructions execute in the same amount of time.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the differences in instruction types.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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