Practice - Basic Components of an Instruction
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Practice Questions
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What does the opcode in an instruction specify?
💡 Hint: Think about what action the instruction will execute.
What is the default operand in a 1-address instruction?
💡 Hint: Recall what special register is often involved.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the 'opcode' in an instruction refer to?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's the command part of the instruction.
The number of operands in a 2-address instruction is?
💡 Hint: Think about the naming of the instruction type.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a 5-address instruction format. What potential advantages and disadvantages might this introduce into CPU design?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when instruction length increases.
Create a comparative table illustrating the differences between 1-address, 2-address, and 3-address instructions. What are the benefits and limitations of each format?
💡 Hint: Focus on the key components discussed in the section.
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