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Define the term 'CPU'.
Consider what part of the computer handles the majority of instructions.
What does an instruction set do?
Think about the 'language' a CPU speaks.
What is the primary role of the CPU?
Think about which component handles most computations.
The ALU is responsible for which type of operations?
Consider what happens when two numbers get added together.
Explain how different addressing modes can affect program execution. Provide examples of scenarios where each addressing mode may be preferred.
Consider the trade-offs between speed and flexibility in accessing data.
Discuss potential design considerations when building a CPU with multiple cores, focusing on instruction sets and execution flow.
Think about how multiple workers in a team would manage shared tasks and resources.
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