Practice Types Of Instructions (7.2.3) - 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 the complexity of instructions.
Question 2.
What is the main function of micro instructions?
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Refer to their execution time.
3Question 3.
What do macro instructions require?
- One clock cycle
- Two clock cycles
- Multiple clock cycles
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Think about the complexity of these instructions.
4Question 4.
True or False: Micro instructions can execute multiple steps in one clock cycle.
- True
- False
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Consider the definition of micro instructions.
Question 5.
Given a series of macro instructions, analyze and design the corresponding micro instructions required to execute them efficiently in a hypothetical CPU.
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Consider each instruction’s complexity and dependencies.
Question 6.
Propose a scenario in which clock grouping might save time in instruction execution. Illustrate with examples.
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Think about parallel processing capabilities.

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