Practice Last 2 Units: Micro Programmed Control Units (6.3.6) - Control Unit

Practice: Last 2 Units: Micro Programmed Control Units

Lesson 6.3.6Control Unit

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Question 1.
What are the three main steps in the instruction cycle?
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Think about how a computer processes an instruction.
Question 2.
What is a micro instruction?
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Consider how detailed instructions can be broken down.
3Question 3.
What are micro instructions used for in a control unit?
- To execute macro instructions
- To store data
- To perform specific micro operations
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Think of them as the detailed steps in a larger task.
4Question 4.
True or False: Hardwired control units can be easily modified.
- True
- False
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Consider how hardware design versus software programming works.
Question 5.
Design a hypothetical micro programmed control unit for a new instruction set that includes addition, subtraction, and logical operations.
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Consider the steps involved in each operation and how they might overlap.
Question 6.
Compare the performance of a hardwired and a micro programmed control unit when executing complex macro instructions with different addressing modes.
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Reflect on the implications of modifying and updating control signals.

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