Practice Advantages and Disadvantages of Assembly Language - 2.4.5 | Module 2: Machine Instructions and Assembly Language Programming | Computer Architecture
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2.4.5 - Advantages and Disadvantages of Assembly Language

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Question 1

Easy

What is one advantage of using assembly language?

💡 Hint: Think about what programmers need when they require direct access to hardware features.

Question 2

Easy

Why is portability a disadvantage of assembly language?

💡 Hint: Consider how different processors handle assembly code.

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Question 1

What is a primary advantage of assembly language?

  • High portability
  • Direct hardware control
  • Automatic memory management

💡 Hint: Think about what 'direct' means in terms of control.

Question 2

True or False: Assembly language programs can be easily transferred across different hardware architectures.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how an assembly program is tied to a specific CPU type.

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Question 1

Design a simple assembly language program for a microcontroller that blinks an LED. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using assembly for this task.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of control vs. ease of programming.

Question 2

Critique the use of assembly language in modern software development compared to higher-level languages. What specialized contexts still favor assembly?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how different programming paradigms address varying system requirements.

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