Practice Process of Signal Generation in Finite State Machine - 18.2.4 | 18. Unit Summary | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is a finite state machine (FSM)?

💡 Hint: Think about it as a model that changes states.

Question 2

Easy

What is the main function of a hardwired control unit?

💡 Hint: It operates without using software.

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Question 1

What does a hardwired control unit use to generate control signals?

  • Software routines
  • Fixed hardware circuits
  • Micro-instructions

💡 Hint: Consider the terms fixed and software.

Question 2

True or False: A finite state machine can be in an infinite number of states.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the word 'finite'.

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Question 1

Design an FSM that handles three conditions in a simplified traffic light system: green for go, yellow for caution, and red for stop.

💡 Hint: How do real traffic systems manage state transitions?

Question 2

In a microprocessor, describe how a condition in the control flags can lead to a different execution path through an FSM.

💡 Hint: What real-world scenarios require adaptive control paths?

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