Question

In CPU Control design, what is the primary difference between hardwired control and micro programmed control?

• A. Hardwired control uses software programs, while micro programmed control used combinational circuits.
• B. Hardwired control is faster but less flexible, while micro programmed control is slower but easier to modify.
• C. Hardwired control cannot execute arithmetic operations, while micro programmed control can.
• D. Hardwired control uses registers for control signals, while microprogrammed control does not.

Hint:

RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) architectures usually use Hardwired control to maximize speed, whereas CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computer) architectures often use Microprogrammed control to manage complex instruction sets.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B