Practice Arithmetic And Logic Unit (alu) (19.1.2) - Introduction to the CPU

Practice: Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)

Lesson 19.1.2Introduction to the CPU

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Question 1.
What does ALU stand for?
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Think about what it does.
Question 2.
What type of operations does the ALU perform?
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Consider basic math and logical comparisons.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of the ALU?
- To manage data flow in the CPU
- To perform arithmetic and logical operations
- To store memory addresses
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Think about calculations.
4Question 4.
True or False: The PC gets incremented sequentially after every instruction unless a jump condition occurs.
- True
- False
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Remember how the PC keeps track of instructions.
Question 5.
Design a simplified ALU that only performs addition and subtraction. Discuss how you could implement multiplication through software routines instead.
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Consider how repeated addition can substitute for multiplication.
Question 6.
Propose a scenario where a dedicated multiplier in the ALU would significantly speed up processing. Describe the implications of removing it from the design.
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Think about applications in graphics rendering, where speed is crucial.

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