Practice Overview Of The Module (7.1) - Overview of the Module - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What is a macro instruction?
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Think about what complex operations entail.
Question 2.
Name the four phases of an instruction cycle.
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Recall the acronym F-D-E-S.
3Question 3.
What type of instruction can typically take multiple clock cycles to execute?
- Micro Instruction
- Macro Instruction
- Clock Cycle
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Consider the complexity of the instruction.
4Question 4.
True or False: Micro instructions can only be executed in multiple clock cycles.
- True
- False
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Think about the definition of micro instructions.
Question 5.
Consider the instruction 'SUB B, A'. Break down this instruction into its potential micro instructions and explain each step.
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Think about what each phase of execution requires.
Question 6.
Given a scenario where two instructions could run concurrently due to non-dependence, illustrate how clock grouping can be applied and its expected outcome.
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Consider which instructions can operate independently.

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