29.2.5 - Instruction Decoder
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Practice Questions
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What is the role of the ALU in a CPU?
💡 Hint: Think about the major functions within a CPU.
How many buses are in a three-bus architecture?
💡 Hint: Remember the letters associated with the buses.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary function of the ALU?
💡 Hint: Consider what computations the CPU must perform.
True or False: A three-bus architecture uses temporary registers to hold data during operations.
💡 Hint: Think about how data moves in this type of architecture.
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Challenge Problems
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Describe a scenario in which a single bus architecture might lead to processing delays. How does a three-bus architecture alleviate these delays?
💡 Hint: Think about the limitations of a single pathway for data.
Critically assess the trade-offs involved in using a three-bus architecture compared to single or dual bus systems in CPU design.
💡 Hint: Consider both technical and economic perspectives.
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