9.1.2 - Dr. Santosh Biswas
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of the control unit in the CPU?
💡 Hint: Think about the signals that direct data flow.
Define 'opcode' as it relates to the control unit.
💡 Hint: It's part of the instruction that contains operational details.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the role of the control unit in the CPU?
💡 Hint: Consider which part of the CPU drives its operations.
True or False: Flags in the control unit are only used for arithmetic operations.
💡 Hint: Think about the various operations that utilize flags.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a control unit for a simplified CPU that handles three instructions: LOAD, ADD, and JUMP. Specify the control signals needed for each operation.
💡 Hint: Consider how each instruction impacts the flow of control signals.
Create a timing diagram that represents the execution of an ADD operation in a CPU. Include the steps involved.
💡 Hint: Think about how each step aligns with clock cycles and control signals.
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