Practice Hybrid Approach - 23.4.3 | 23. Vertical and Horizontal Micro-Programs | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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23.4.3 - Hybrid Approach

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define vertical micro-programming.

💡 Hint: Think about how control signals are stored and used.

Question 2

Easy

What does horizontal micro-programming allow?

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-off with memory usage.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main advantage of vertical micro-programming?

  • Faster execution
  • Less memory usage
  • More simultaneous signals

💡 Hint: Consider what each approach aims to achieve.

Question 2

True or False: The Hybrid Approach completely eliminates the disadvantages of both vertical and horizontal micro-programming.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about whether a combination can fully resolve all issues.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a micro-program architecture that uses the Hybrid Approach for a specific application. Outline the clusters you would create and justify your design choices.

💡 Hint: Consider the specific processes that frequently overlap in the application's workflow.

Question 2

Analyze a scenario where implementing the Hybrid Approach creates a bottleneck. What might have gone wrong, and how can it be optimized?

💡 Hint: Look at steps where many signals need to be activated together and adjust your clustering accordingly.

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