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A partial data path of a processor is given in the figure, where RA, RB, and RZ are 32-bit registers. Which option(s) is/are CORRECT related to arithmetic operations using the data path as shown?

The given data path involves two 32-bit registers RA and RB, along with multiplexers (Mux_A and Mux_B) that can select either a register input or an immediate value for processing by the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU). Here's the step-by-step analysis of the operations that can be implemented:

  1. Each multiplexer (Mux_A and Mux_B) has the option to select between their respective register contents (RA or RB) or a separate immediate value. This allows flexibility in choosing operands for the ALU.
  2. The ALU takes two inputs from Mux_A and Mux_B to perform arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, etc.

Analysis of Options:

  • The data path can implement arithmetic operations involving two registers:
    • The ALU can perform operations using inputs directly from RA and RB through the multiplexers without selecting immediate values.
    • Thus, operations involving two registers are indeed possible.
  • The data path can implement arithmetic operations involving one register and one immediate value:
    • Either Mux_A or Mux_B can select an immediate value while the other selects a register value.
    • This makes it feasible to perform operations with one register and one immediate value.
  • The data path can implement arithmetic operations involving two immediate values:
    • Both Mux_A and Mux_B can select immediate values simultaneously, allowing the ALU to process two immediate operands.
    • This confirms the ability to handle operations with two immediate values.
  • The data path can only implement arithmetic operations involving one register and one immediate value:
    • This is incorrect since options above have shown that operations using either two registers or two immediate values are also possible.

In conclusion, the correct functionalities of the data path include implementing arithmetic operations with two registers, one register and one immediate value, and two immediate values.

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Important Questions from Data-Path and Control Unit

  1. Given below are two statements:

    Statement I: Hardwired control unit can be optimized to produce fast mode of operation.

    Statement II: Indirect addressing mode needs two memory reference to fetch the operand.

    In the light of the above statements. choose the correct answer from the options given below

  2. Which of the following statements with respect to multiprocessor system are true?

    (A) Multiprocessor system is controlled by one operating system.

    (B) In Multiprocessor system, multiple computers are connected by the means of communication lines.

    (C) Multiprocessor system is classified as multiple instruction stream and multiple data stream system.

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  3. The following program is stored in memory unit of the basic computer. What is the content of the accumulator after the execution of program? (All location numbers listed below are in hexadecimal).

    Location

    Instruction

    210

    CLA

    211

    ADD 217

    212

    INC

    213

    STA 217

    214

    LDA 218

    215

    CMA

    216

    AND 217

    217

    1234H

    218

    9CE2H

  4. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R 

    Assertion A: Instruction pipelining improves CPU throughput. 

    Reason R: Pipelining decreases the execution time of each individual instruction. 

    In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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