9.1.3 - Dr. Arnab Sarkar
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Practice Questions
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What is the role of the control unit in the CPU?
💡 Hint: Think about what directs operations.
Name one input that the control unit uses to generate signals.
💡 Hint: Consider where instructions are stored.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the control unit manage in the CPU?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of the control unit.
True or False: The instruction register's primary function is to execute instructions.
💡 Hint: Recall the role of the instruction register.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a hypothetical CPU architecture that lacks a control bus. Discuss the implications this could have on data processing.
💡 Hint: Think about communication pathways in processors.
Consider a scenario where the instruction register is corrupted. Discuss the impact on operation and provide steps to mitigate these issues.
💡 Hint: Recall the importance of each part of the control unit.
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