Practice Department Of Computer Science And Engineering (9.1.4)

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Question 1.
What is the primary role of the control unit in a CPU?
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Think about what manages data flow.
Question 2.
Define microinstruction.
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It breaks down macro instructions.
3Question 3.
What does the control unit primarily generate?
- Data Outputs
- Control Signals
- Memory Addresses
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Consider what manages the CPU's internal operations.
4Question 4.
True or False: The opcode defines the operation the control unit will perform.
- True
- False
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Reflect on how instructions differ.
Question 5.
Design a timing diagram for an ADD operation in a simplistic CPU. Include control signals for the ALU and memory.
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Identify each stage of the operation clearly.
Question 6.
Suppose you have a simple program with a conditional jump. Describe the sequence of control signals necessary to execute this instruction.
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Think through each decision point.

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