Practice - Instruction Formats
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Practice Questions
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Define what an instruction format is.
💡 Hint: Think about how each part of an instruction works together.
What is the purpose of an opcode?
💡 Hint: Remember, it tells the CPU what action to take.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does ‘opcode’ refer to in an instruction?
💡 Hint: Think about what directs the CPU in performing tasks.
True or False: Addressing modes only refer to how data is stored in memory.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of accessing in processing.
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Challenge Problems
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Construct a simple program in assembly that uses at least three different addressing modes and explain each mode used.
💡 Hint: Think about different ways you can reference data in your code.
Design a new instruction format for a custom CPU architecture that optimally balances between opcode size and operand addressing space.
💡 Hint: Consider how the number of bits affects operation and addressing capability.
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