Practice Compression and Disadvantages - 23.2 | 23. Vertical and Horizontal Micro-Programs | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

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What is vertical micro-programming?

💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to 'compressing' something.

Question 2

Easy

List one disadvantage of vertical micro-programming.

💡 Hint: Consider how many signals can be active at once.

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Question 1

What does vertical micro-programming primarily improve?

  • Execution Speed
  • Memory usage
  • Flexibility

💡 Hint: Think about what it means to compress data.

Question 2

True or False: In vertical micro-programming, more than one signal can be made high at the same time.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall how vertical micro-programming functions.

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Question 1

Critically analyze and compare the resource allocation strategies between vertical and horizontal micro-programming in a futuristic tech environment, anticipating potential developments.

💡 Hint: Think about industry trends and growth in processing demands.

Question 2

Design a theoretical micro-program control unit that employs both vertical and horizontal micro-programming. Describe how you would manage the balance to optimize performance.

💡 Hint: Consider which signals are essential and how to keep them organized effectively.

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