Practice Summary of Vertical Micro-Program - 23.2.2 | 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 we manage memory.

Question 2

Easy

Why do we use a decoder in micro-programming?

💡 Hint: Consider the role of decoders in signal processing.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of vertical micro-programming?

  • To increase execution speed
  • To optimize memory usage
  • To simplify control signals
  • To allow simultaneous operations

💡 Hint: Think about the impact on memory first.

Question 2

In vertical micro-programming, how many control points can be activated at a time?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall our discussion on signal activation.

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Question 1

Design a vertical micro-program for a simplified computational task, outlining your encoding strategy. Evaluate its memory impact.

💡 Hint: Consider how you'd structure both the encoding and the subsequent control flow.

Question 2

Compare and contrast vertical micro-programming with horizontal micro-programming while emphasizing their trade-offs. Provide a practical application for each approach.

💡 Hint: Focus on how systems are affected differently depending on the micro-programming approach chosen.

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