Practice Lecture - 16 Control Signals and Timing Sequence - 9.2.1 | 9. Prof. Jatindra Kr. Deka | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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9.2.1 - Lecture - 16 Control Signals and Timing Sequence

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Question 1

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What is the primary function of the control unit?

💡 Hint: Think about the role it plays in directing the flow of instructions.

Question 2

Easy

What does the instruction register hold?

💡 Hint: Consider what is necessary for the CPU to know what operation to perform.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of the control unit?

  • Store instructions
  • Generate control signals
  • Handle memory
  • Perform arithmetic calculations

💡 Hint: Think about the central task the control unit performs.

Question 2

True or False: The instruction register is responsible for holding the currently executing instruction.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Is it accurate that this register keeps ongoing instruction data?

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Question 1

Design a timing diagram for a simple instruction sequence involving loading a value from memory, executing an addition operation, and storing the result back in memory. Specify the signals generated at each clock cycle.

💡 Hint: Focus on each action taken by the control unit during the process.

Question 2

Analyze how a missing or malfunctioning clock signal would affect the CPU's operation and discuss potential solutions.

💡 Hint: Consider how critical timing is in electronic devices.

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