Practice Dr. Arnab Sarkar (9.1.3) - Prof. Jatindra Kr. Deka - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What is the role of the control unit in the CPU?
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Think about what directs operations.
Question 2.
Name one input that the control unit uses to generate signals.
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Consider where instructions are stored.
3Question 3.
What does the control unit manage in the CPU?
- Data storage
- Control signals
- Data backup
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Think about the purpose of the control unit.
4Question 4.
True or False: The instruction register's primary function is to execute instructions.
- True
- False
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Recall the role of the instruction register.
Question 5.
Design a hypothetical CPU architecture that lacks a control bus. Discuss the implications this could have on data processing.
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Think about communication pathways in processors.
Question 6.
Consider a scenario where the instruction register is corrupted. Discuss the impact on operation and provide steps to mitigate these issues.
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Recall the importance of each part of the control unit.

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