9.2.2 - Unit Summary
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Practice Questions
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What is the role of control signals in the CPU?
💡 Hint: Remember their function in directing processes.
Define microinstructions.
💡 Hint: Think about how instructions are structured.
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What is the primary role of control signals in a CPU?
💡 Hint: Think about their function in coordinating tasks.
True or False: Microinstructions are high-level instructions.
💡 Hint: Consider the difference between micro and macro instructions.
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Given a scenario where the opcode indicates an ADD operation, describe in detail the control signals generated to execute the operation, including all component interactions.
💡 Hint: Break the problem into components: identify each part of the operation.
Discuss how improper flag values can affect program execution. Provide an example of a condition that could be negatively impacted.
💡 Hint: Think about how flags interact with conditional instructions.
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