Practice Label Instructions (2.2.3) - Signed Arithmetic and Overflow - Computer Organisation and Architecture

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Question 1.
What does signed arithmetic involve?
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Think about how numbers are represented.
Question 2.
What happens when the addition of two numbers exceeds the maximum value representable?
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Consider what overflow means in arithmetic.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of the overflow flag?
- Indicate a zero result
- Indicate the need to carry
- Signal an arithmetic overflow
- Indicate a negative result
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Think about what happens when adding large numbers.
4Question 4.
True or False: The carry flag is important in signed arithmetic.
- True
- False
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Consider the context of signed numbers.
Question 5.
Create a signed addition algorithm that tracks overflow and adjusts the values accordingly if the result exceeds the limits.
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Consider scenarios with multiple bounds.
Question 6.
Develop a small program that utilizes labels for managing multiple looping conditions. How would you structure it with various flags?
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Think about what each loop needs to accomplish.

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