Practice First Unit: Macro Instructions (7.2) - Overview of the Module

Practice: First Unit: Macro Instructions

Lesson 7.2Overview of the Module

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of macro instructions?
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Think about how a recipe outlines steps for a dish.
Question 2.
Define a micro instruction.
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Consider it like a single step in a larger process.
3Question 3.
What is the difference between macro instructions and micro instructions?
- Macro instructions are simpler and faster.
- Micro instructions can be executed in a single clock cycle.
- Macro instructions execute in one clock cycle.
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Focus on execution time and complexity.
4Question 4.
True or False: All instructions execute in the same amount of time.
- True
- False
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Think about the differences in instruction types.
Question 5.
Design a simple instruction cycle for an instruction that requires both a fetch and an execute without an intermediate storage phase.
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Think about how to streamline the process.
Question 6.
Analyze how changing the processing speed affects the execution of complex macro instructions.
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Consider the relationship between clock speed and execution time.

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