Computer Organization

Microprogrammed Control

Question 1
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Every time a new instruction is loaded into IR the output of ________ is loaded into UPC.
Starting address generator
Loader
Linker
Clock
Explanation:
The starting address generator is used to load the address of the next micro instruction.
Question 2
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To read the control words sequentially _________ is used.
PC
IR
UPC
None of the mentioned
Explanation:
The UPC stands for Micro program counter.
Question 3
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The case/s where micro-programmed can perform well _______________
When it requires to check the condition codes
When it has to choose between the two alternatives
When it is triggered by an interrupt
None of the mentioned
Explanation:
None.
Question 4
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A sequence of control words corresponding to a control sequence is called _______
Micro routine
Micro function
Micro procedure
None of the mentioned
Explanation:
The micro routines are used to perform a particular task.
Question 5
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The special memory used to store the micro routines of a computer is ________
Control table
Control store
Control mart
Control shop
Explanation:
The control store is used as a reference to get the required control routine.
Question 6
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In micro-programmed approach, the signals are generated by ______
Machine instructions
System programs
Utility tools
None of the mentioned
Explanation:
The machine instructions generate the signals.
Question 7
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The signals are grouped such that mutually exclusive signals are put together.
True
False
Explanation:
This is done to improve the efficiency of the controller.
Question 8
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Highly encoded schemes that use compact codes to specify a small number of functions in each micro instruction is ________
Horizontal organisation
Vertical organisation
Diagonal organisation
None of the mentioned
Explanation:
None.
Question 9
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Individual control words of the micro routine are called as ______
Micro task
Micro operation
Micro instruction
Micro command
Explanation:
The each instruction which put together performs the task.
Question 10
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A word whose individual bits represent a control signal is ______
Command word
Control word
Co-ordination word
Generation word
Explanation:
The control word is used to get the different types of control signals required.