Practice Instruction Formats (24.3.3) - Lecture - 10 - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What is an opcode?
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Think about what part of an instruction indicates the type of operation.
Question 2.
Define what operands are in an instruction.
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Consider what data is involved in an operation.
3Question 3.
What component specifies the operation in an instruction?
- Operand
- Opcode
- Address
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Consider what part tells the CPU what to do.
4Question 4.
True or False: All instructions have at least one operand.
- True
- False
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Think about performing operations without data.
Question 5.
Design a hypothetical CPU architecture with a unique set of instruction formats. Describe the opcode, operand references, and implications of your design on performance.
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Consider how different instruction lengths affect memory and performance.
Question 6.
Compare and contrast zero address instructions and three address instructions in terms of stack usage and operation complexity.
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Focus on each instruction's application in evaluating performance and resource management.

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