Practice Instruction Classification (27.3) - Instruction Set - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What is the primary purpose of data transfer instructions?
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Think about the term 'transfer' in data.
Question 2.
Name one type of arithmetic instruction.
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What basic operations do you use in math classes?
3Question 3.
What type of instruction would you use to perform bitwise operations?
- Data Transfer
- Logical
- Arithmetic
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Consider operations that manipulate individual bits.
4Question 4.
True or False: I/O instructions always involve memory operations.
- True
- False
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Think about interfacing with hardware.
Question 5.
Design an assembly program that demonstrates an arithmetic operation using both immediate and memory operands.
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Start with loading an immediate value into your register first.
Question 6.
Explain how control instructions can impact the execution speed of a program. Provide examples.
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Consider how jumping to various parts of the code can affect flow.

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