17.1.2 - Control Signals and Bus Architecture
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Define the term 'Program Counter'.
💡 Hint: Think about where the CPU looks to find what to do next.
What does the zero flag indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider how conditions are checked before making decisions.
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What does the control signal do in a CPU?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of traffic signals in directing traffic.
Conditional jumps rely on specific flags. True or False?
💡 Hint: Think of how conditions influence decisions when executing code.
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How would you design a CPU that successfully manages nested subroutine calls with their corresponding returns, ensuring that each return goes back to the correct instruction?
💡 Hint: Consider stack operations and how LIFO (Last In First Out) works.
Evaluate the effectiveness of conditional vs. unconditional jumps in program execution. Provide an example scenario of each.
💡 Hint: Think about programming constructs where you make decisions based on conditions versus just moving to a set location.
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