Practice Alu And Control Unit Functions (2.1.4) - Computer Model - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What does ALU stand for?
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Think about the components that perform calculations.
Question 2.
Name one operation that the Control Unit performs.
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Consider what manages the operations within the CPU.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of the ALU?
- Storage
- Control
- Performing calculations
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Focus on what component executes operations.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Control Unit is responsible for data storage.
- True
- False
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Remember what the Control Unit oversees.
Question 5.
Explain how the ALU's performance may affect the overall efficiency of a CPU. Provide examples of tasks that could be impacted.
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Consider aspects like speed and efficiency in relation to tasks performed.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of having a Control Unit that is not efficiently managing instruction execution. What might happen in a processing cycle?
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Think about the flow of operations and what control ensures.

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