Practice Future Topics (19.5.2) - Introduction to the CPU - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What is the primary function of the ALU?
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Think about basic math operations.
Question 2.
Name one type of specialized register in a CPU.
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Consider what kind of tasks you would tell a CPU to fetch data.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of the ALU?
- Data storage
- Arithmetic and logical operations
- User interface
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Think of what kind of calculations you do with numbers.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Memory Address Register (MAR) holds the data fetched from memory.
- True
- False
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Reflect on where addresses are vs. where values are stored.
Question 5.
Design a simple ALU that can add, subtract, and use repetitive addition for multiplication. Discuss the components and processes involved.
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Think of what each arithmetic function needs in terms of hardware.
Question 6.
Create a flowchart showing how an instruction moves through the CPU from address fetching to execution. Label the components involved.
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Mapping out each step visually can help see the overall process.

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