Practice Two Address Instruction Format (25.3.2) - Instruction Types - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What is a data transfer instruction?
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Think about how values are copied in programming.
Question 2.
Provide an example of an arithmetic instruction.
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It's performing a mathematical operation on two registers.
3Question 3.
What does a two-address instruction typically consist of?
- One operand only
- Two operands
- one as destination
- Three operands
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Consider how many addresses are involved.
4Question 4.
True or False: Control instructions do not influence the flow of execution.
- True
- False
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Think about what happens when conditions change.
Question 5.
Design a small program using at least three different types of instructions (data transfer, arithmetic, and control). Describe how each instruction plays a role.
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Think about how you would structure a problem-solving task using instructions.
Question 6.
Explain the trade-offs between using two-address and three-address instruction formats.
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Consider the implications of clarity versus efficiency in real-world programming.

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