7.1 - Overview of the Module
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Practice Questions
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What is a macro instruction?
💡 Hint: Think about what complex operations entail.
Name the four phases of an instruction cycle.
💡 Hint: Recall the acronym F-D-E-S.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of instruction can typically take multiple clock cycles to execute?
💡 Hint: Consider the complexity of the instruction.
True or False: Micro instructions can only be executed in multiple clock cycles.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of micro instructions.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider the instruction 'SUB B, A'. Break down this instruction into its potential micro instructions and explain each step.
💡 Hint: Think about what each phase of execution requires.
Given a scenario where two instructions could run concurrently due to non-dependence, illustrate how clock grouping can be applied and its expected outcome.
💡 Hint: Consider which instructions can operate independently.
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