Practice Unit 4: Basic Elements Of The Processor (1.3.4) - Model of Computer and Working Principle

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Question 1.
What does the ALU stand for and what is its function?
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Think about basic operations like addition or comparison.
Question 2.
Define the Control Unit in a processor.
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Consider what role it plays in instruction execution.
3Question 3.
What does ALU stand for?
- Arithmetic Logic Unit
- Advanced Logic Unit
- Automated Logic Unit
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Focus on the arithmetic part of the name.
4Question 4.
True or False: RISC architectures use a complex instruction set.
- True
- False
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Think about how it relates to efficiency.
Question 5.
Design a CPU architecture diagram labeling the ALU, Control Unit, and Registers, explaining their roles.
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Use shapes to represent different components clearly.
Question 6.
Analyze a scenario where a CPU operates with either RISC or CISC architecture, discussing the performance implications of each.
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Consider task complexity versus processing speed.

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