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9.1.1. Prof. Jatindra Kr. Deka
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What is a microinstruction?
Hint
Think about what the CPU executes.
- 2.
What does the control bus do?
Hint
Consider paths of communication.
- 3.
What function do microinstructions serve in a CPU?
- A. They define device protocols
- B. They are the smallest operational units
- C. They manage memory allocation
Hint
Think about the smallest command the CPU can process.
- 4.
True or False: The control unit only uses internal signals to operate.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider interactions with memory and I/O.
- 5.
Design a scenario where a CPU faces a race condition due to timing mismanagement of control signals. Explain how it happened, and propose a solution.
Hint
Focus on how synchronization issues arise in operation timing.
- 6.
Analyze how failure in flag signaling could impact the control unit's decision-making during a conditional jump scenario.
Hint
Consider the result of previous operations affecting current decisions.
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2
Estimated Time
4 min
Passing Score
70%
Instructions
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- You can use hints if you need help
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4 min
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70%
Instructions
- Read each question carefully
- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting