Practice Course Objectives And Summary (16.6) - Instruction Design - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1

Practice: Course Objectives and Summary

Lesson 16.6Instruction Design

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Question 1.
What is the primary role of a compiler?
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Think about the first step in running a high-level program.
Question 2.
Name a feature of high-level programming languages.
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Consider how high-level languages differ from assembly languages.
3Question 3.
What is the function of an assembler?
- Convert high-level code to machine code
- Translate assembly code to machine code
- Fix syntax errors in code
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Think about the transition from one coding language to another.
4Question 4.
True or False: High-level languages enhance the readability of code.
- True
- False
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Recall the characteristics of programming languages.
Question 5.
Design a simple instruction set for a hypothetical computer that includes at least five operations. Describe how it would execute a program.
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Consider what basic functions a computer needs to perform to be functional.
Question 6.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of low-level (Assembly and Machine) versus high-level languages.
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Weigh the ease of use against performance needs in programming.

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