Practice Inter-Cluster Organization - 23.3.2 | 23. Vertical and Horizontal Micro-Programs | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

Define vertical micro-programming.

💡 Hint: Think about how memory is affected.

Question 2

Easy

What is the primary drawback of vertical micro-programming?

💡 Hint: Consider the processing speed in signal activation.

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Question 1

What is the main advantage of vertical micro-programming?

  • Faster processing
  • Reduced memory size
  • Simultaneous signal activation

💡 Hint: Think about how this method reduces memory usage.

Question 2

Horizontal micro-programming allows for what?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Focus on what horizontal programming enables.

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Question 1

Design a micro-programmed controller for a hypothetical device that requires specific signals to be activated simultaneously. Discuss how you would apply hybrid clustering.

💡 Hint: Focus on how to optimize signal management.

Question 2

Evaluate a scenario where your vertical micro-programming leads to a significant slowdown in processing speed. Suggest a redesign to improve system performance.

💡 Hint: Think about combining speed and memory efficiency.

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