Practice Encoding and Compression - 23.1.1 | 23. Vertical and Horizontal Micro-Programs | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

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What does vertical micro-programming optimize?

💡 Hint: Think about benefits concerning memory size.

Question 2

Easy

Name one disadvantage of horizontal micro-programming.

💡 Hint: Consider the number of signals activated.

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Question 1

What does vertical micro-programming primarily achieve?

  • Faster execution
  • Memory efficiency
  • Simple design

💡 Hint: Remember what we discussed about resource utilization.

Question 2

True or False: Horizontal micro-programming uses more memory than vertical micro-programming.

  • True
  • False

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

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Question 1

Describe a scenario in which vertical micro-programming may lead to significant delays in processing and propose a potential solution.

💡 Hint: Consider practical examples of micro-instructions in real-world applications.

Question 2

Create a hybrid micro-program involving control signals from both vertical and horizontal approaches that can be optimized for memory while also maintaining execution speed.

💡 Hint: Look back at how clustering was illustrated in the class.

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