Practice Indirect Addressing Mode (29.4.3) - Addressing Modes - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1

Practice: Indirect Addressing Mode

Lesson 29.4.3Addressing Modes

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Question 1.
Define indirect addressing mode.
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Think about how an address can refer to another address.
Question 2.
What is the main advantage of using indirect addressing?
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Consider how many bits are used in instructions.
3Question 3.
What is the main benefit of indirect addressing?
- Faster access
- Access to larger data sets
- No memory references
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Consider what indirect addressing can do with memory references.
4Question 4.
True or False: Direct addressing uses two memory accesses.
- True
- False
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Think about how many memory accesses each addressing mode requires.
Question 5.
Given a scenario where a program requires heavy use of dynamic data structures (like linked lists), explain how indirect addressing can enhance performance and flexibility.
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Consider the relationship between a node in a linked list and its dynamic references.
Question 6.
Analyze the potential impact of indirect addressing in a nested loop structure that accesses data in arrays via indirect references. Discuss how it could affect processing speed and memory space.
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Think of how many times the loop references arrays indirectly.

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