Practice Arithmetic Instructions (27.2.3) - Instruction Set - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1

Practice: Arithmetic Instructions

Lesson 27.2.3Instruction Set

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Question 1.
What is the function of an accumulator in arithmetic instructions?
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Think about where the processor stores temporary calculations.
Question 2.
Define immediate addressing.
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It's how the instruction accesses values stored.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of arithmetic instructions in computer architecture?
- To make decisions
- To perform calculations
- To store data
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Think about what major tasks a computer performs.
4Question 4.
True or False: The accumulator can hold multiple values simultaneously.
- True
- False
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Consider its role as a temporary storage point.
Question 5.
Given the memory locations FF0 = 2, FF1 = 3, write down the sequence of instructions to multiply these values and explain the role of the accumulator in this process.
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Think of how you would keep track of ongoing calculations.
Question 6.
Design a sequence of control instructions that uses arithmetic results to conditionally execute further instructions based on results computed.
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How does the system decide what to do next based on calculations?

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