Computer Architecture

CSE 456/ESE 446 Fall 2023/2024

Sheet 6 : Computer Organization(Instruction and decoding)

1. When interrupts occur? And What types of interrupt?

2. Explain briefly the main registers used in MARIE system.
3. Write down the following arithmetic microoperations using RTL:
i. Addition.
ii. Subtraction.
iii. Increment.
iv. Decrement.

4. Using RTL, write the MARIE instruction set:

i. LOAD X
ii. STORE X
iii. ADD X
iv. SUBT X
v. Clear

5. Using RTL, write the indirect addressing mode instructions in the MARIE
instruction set:
i. LOAD X
ii. STORE X
iii. ADD X
6. What are the two general ways in which a control unit can be implemented?
7. What is the difference between CISC and RISC?