18.1.1 - Unit Summary
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Practice Questions
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What is a hardwired control unit?
💡 Hint: Think about the difference between hardware and software.
Define what a finite state machine is.
💡 Hint: Recall that it has finite states.
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What does a hardwired control unit primarily use to generate control signals?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'hardwired' means in terms of flexibility.
True or False? Hardwired control units are flexible and easily reprogrammable.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of hardware compared to software.
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Design a finite state machine suitable for executing a series of arithmetic operations (e.g., ADD, SUBTRACT). Outline the key states and transitions.
💡 Hint: Think about what each arithmetic operation entails.
Review the advantages of a hardwired control unit. Given a specific computational need, argue whether a hardwired or microprogrammed unit would be more effective.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the context clearly.
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