Practice Objectives Of The Unit (26.5.1) - Single Address Instructions

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Lesson 26.5.1Single Address Instructions

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Question 1.
Define an accumulator in the context of a computer's instruction format.
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Think about where intermediate values get stored.
Question 2.
What is a single address instruction?
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It has a common term used to describe its method.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of the accumulator in machine instructions?
- Store final results
- Store intermediate results
- Execute commands
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Think about the role of the accumulator in calculations.
4Question 4.
True or False: A single address instruction can perform a calculation directly without loading values first.
- True
- False
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Consider how many steps are needed.
Question 5.
Analyze an example where using multiple accumulator operations slows down a process. Suggest an optimized version.
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Consider how many intermediate results are managed.
Question 6.
Create a series of code segments: one using single address instructions and another using a three address instruction. Compare their efficiencies.
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List operations side by side.

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