Practice Execution In Terms Of Micro Instructions (26.2.1)

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Question 1.
What is a micro instruction?
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It's a low-level operation.
Question 2.
Define explicit jumps.
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Think about how 'jump' is written out.
3Question 3.
What is a key role of micro instructions?
- To store data
- To execute macro instructions
- To compress files
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What do they translate into?
4Question 4.
True or False: Implicit jumps are explicitly defined.
- True
- False
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Consider how they are managed in code.
Question 5.
Design a set of micro instructions needed to execute a macro instruction that multiplies two register values. Explain your design.
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Break down multiplication as a series of adds.
Question 6.
Create a scenario where both implicit and explicit jumps are necessary for executing a series of macro instructions. Describe the flow.
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Map out how user input might affect flow.

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