Practice - Machine Instructions and Programs
Practice Questions
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What does the opcode in a machine instruction represent?
💡 Hint: Think about what command the CPU needs.
Define an operand in your own words.
💡 Hint: What does the CPU use during its instructions?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the opcode of a machine instruction represent?
💡 Hint: Remember what the command means to the CPU.
True or False: An operand can be an immediate value.
💡 Hint: Think of direct numbers or values used in operations.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a hypothetical CPU with a unique instruction format. Define the opcode and operands.
💡 Hint: Ensuring total bits fit your defined architecture is essential.
Analyze how modifying the instruction cycle could impact overall CPU performance.
💡 Hint: Think about how different instructions could take variable time to process.
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