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Practice Questions
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What is an opcode in computer instructions?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of instructions in programming.
List one example of an instruction format.
💡 Hint: Consider the types we discussed in class.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the opcode specify in an instruction?
💡 Hint: Think about the core purpose of the instruction.
True or False: A three-address instruction can specify three distinct operands.
💡 Hint: Recall our discussion on instruction formats.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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