Practice Synthesis Objective (20.4.3) - Lecture - 21 - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What is the primary purpose of micro instructions?
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Think about how tasks are broken down into smaller steps.
Question 2.
Define what control signals are.
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Consider what signals tell the computer's components to do.
3Question 3.
What is the main advantage of micro-programmed control units over hardwired?
- Speed
- Flexibility
- Simplicity
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Think about adaptability in programming versus hardware.
4Question 4.
Micro instructions are used to __________.
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Recall the breakdown concept of tasks.
Question 5.
Design a simple micro-programmed control unit structure for an ADD operation, specifying each required component.
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Think about what components ensure each operation in the ADD process.
Question 6.
Discuss how conditional jumps might be implemented in micro-programming compared to hardwired controls.
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Consider decision-making differences between programmable and fixed systems.

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