Practice Module-Level Problem Solving - 16.6.2 | 16. Instruction Design | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does an opcode represent in an instruction?

💡 Hint: Think about what 'opcode' stands for.

Question 2

Easy

What is the purpose of an accumulator in a processor?

💡 Hint: Remember its role during calculations.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does an opcode specify in an instruction?

  • The data used during execution
  • The exact operation to perform
  • The location of stored commands

💡 Hint: Look for the definition of opcode.

Question 2

True or False: An accumulator can hold multiple values simultaneously.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about its role in calculations.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a simple instruction set for a processor that can execute addition and subtraction, along with control flow commands.

💡 Hint: Think about previous examples of instruction sets and potential commands.

Question 2

Imagine a scenario where your processor has to handle infinite loops due to incorrect jump instructions. What strategies could you implement to avoid this?

💡 Hint: Place yourself in the processor's mindset when handling commands.

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