Practice Unit Summary (24.2.1) - Lecture - 10 - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1 Easy

What is an opcode in computer instructions?

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of instructions in programming.

Question 2 Easy

List one example of an instruction format.

💡 Hint: Consider the types we discussed in class.

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Question 1

What does the opcode specify in an instruction?

The time taken to execute
The operation to be performed
The memory location

💡 Hint: Think about the core purpose of the instruction.

Question 2

True or False: A three-address instruction can specify three distinct operands.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall our discussion on instruction formats.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given an instruction format with an opcode of 0011 and two operands located at memory locations 45 and 78, explain what happens during its execution.

💡 Hint: Consider how memory locations influence the resultant operation.

Challenge 2 Hard

If a certain CPU can only handle 8-bit opcodes, what does this limit mean for the types of operations that can be executed?

💡 Hint: Think about how the binary system defines value limitations.

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