Practice Module Learning Strategy (6.3) - Control Unit - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What are the three main steps of the instruction cycle?
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Think about the acronym FDE.
Question 2.
What does a control signal do in a CPU?
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Consider it as a traffic light.
3Question 3.
What is the first step in the instruction cycle?
- Fetch
- Decode
- Execute
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Remember the acronym FDE!
4Question 4.
Control signals are used to:
- Guide data flow
- Create instructions
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Imagine them like traffic lights.
Question 5.
Design a flowchart for a CPU executing a simple instruction that involves reading from memory and writing back after processing. Include control signals.
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Think through each step of the operation and label your signals clearly.
Question 6.
Analyze a situation where an interrupt occurs during a macro instruction execution and determine the control signals needed for handling the interrupt effectively.
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Consider the impact of interrupts on ongoing processes.

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