Practice - Execution of Instructions
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Practice Questions
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What is the first step of instruction execution?
💡 Hint: Think about how a CPU starts processing an instruction.
Define 'operand' in the context of instruction execution.
💡 Hint: What does the instruction act upon?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main role of the Program Counter (PC)?
💡 Hint: What does the PC do before an instruction is fetched?
True or False: The Instruction Register (IR) only holds data, not instructions.
💡 Hint: What does the IR specifically store?
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Challenge Problems
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Write a detailed explanation of how the fetch-decode-execute cycle affects program performance. Include examples of how optimizing each stage can improve overall speed.
💡 Hint: Think about each stage's contribution and how improvements would lead to better performance.
Analyze a scenario where an interrupt occurs during a long sequence of instructions. Describe the process and implications for the program's execution.
💡 Hint: Consider how interruptions interact with ongoing tasks and the importance of restoring state afterwards.
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