Practice Direct Addressing - 4.2.3 | 4. Addressing Techniques and Control Unit Design | Computer and Processor Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is direct addressing?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the instruction indicates where to find data.

Question 2

Easy

Provide an example of a direct addressing instruction.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for an instruction that mentions a specific memory address.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the key feature of direct addressing?

  • It uses relational addresses
  • The address is specified directly in the instruction
  • It automatically calculates the address

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for how direct the addressing is in its name.

Question 2

True or False: Direct addressing requires less instruction space than indirect addressing.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the amount of data each instruction holds.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A program frequently needs to access data at memory address 2500. Analyze the pros and cons of using direct addressing for this scenario.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider both access speeds and potential changes to the program.

Question 2

Suppose you are creating a game where player positions are stored in fixed memory locations. Discuss why direct addressing would be beneficial here, and how it could be limiting.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the balance between fast access and the need for adaptability.

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