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What is the primary function of the control unit?
Think about what coordinates operations within the CPU.
Name one type of instruction cycle step managed by the CU.
It involves a process of retrieving and acting on instructions.
What does the control unit do in a CPU?
Think about which component guides other elements.
True or False: The control unit executes arithmetic operations by itself.
Consider which components perform calculations.
Formulate a scenario where the control unit must manage conflicting signals during a high-frequency instruction cycle. Describe how the CU resolves this.
Consider operational priorities and how a CU might queue instructions.
Create a flowchart detailing the instruction cycle from fetching to execution, including the control signals generated at each step.
Think about the diagram's clarity and whether it accurately represents operations.
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