Data Path Design and Simulation to transfer data between registers and ALU

Q1. Which of the following components is essential for connecting registers to an ALU in a data path?

a) Control Unit

b) Bus

c) Clock Generator

d) Decoder

Q2. In the context of data path design, what is the main function of the ALU?

a) To store data

b) To perform arithmetic and logic operations

c)To transfer data between registers

d)To generate control signals

Q3. When simulating data transfer between registers and the ALU, which signal is crucial to initiate data movement?

A) Control signal

B) Clock pulse

C) Reset signal

D) Power signal

Q4. What is a common method to ensure data transfer consistency when multiple registers communicate with the ALU?

A) Utilizing a shared data bus with control signals

B) Using dedicated wires for each register

C) Synchronizing with an external clock

D) Keeping data transfers asynchronous

Q5. In a data path simulation, what role does the register file play?

A) It controls the timing of data transfers

B) It handles external input and output operations

C) It stores intermediate results and data for the ALU

D) It generates control signals for data paths