Practice Example Instruction Execution (27.2.8) - Instruction Set - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What is the role of a data transfer instruction?
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Think about how data is accessed during programming.
Question 2.
Name one arithmetic operation derived from the instruction set.
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Consider basic math operations.
3Question 3.
What do data transfer instructions do?
- Math operations
- Move data
- Control execution
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Think about how data flows in a computer.
4Question 4.
True or False: Arithmetic instructions include logical comparisons.
- True
- False
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Recall the purposes of both instruction types.
Question 5.
Design a small set of instructions for a hypothetical programming task involving data transfer, arithmetic, and logical operations to achieve a specific goal.
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Think about how you would break down the task into steps.
Question 6.
Explain the impact of using more complex instruction sets on CPU design, speed, and programming.
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Consider the trade-offs of implementation.

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