Practice Accumulator Usage in Instructions - 26.1.2 | 26. Single Address Instructions | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of the accumulator in programming?

💡 Hint: Think about what role a helper tool plays.

Question 2

Easy

Explain what happens when you 'LOAD A' into the accumulator.

💡 Hint: What do we do with A before using it?

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Question 1

What is the primary function of an accumulator?

  • Holds results
  • Stores data permanently
  • Caches instructions

💡 Hint: Remember its role during operations.

Question 2

True or False: Instructions in single address formats require more commands than three address instructions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how the values are handled.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Write a complete instruction set using a single accumulator to compute the expression (A + B) * (C + D) and explain your rationale.

💡 Hint: Make sure to keep track of when you need to load and store values.

Question 2

Discuss how implementing multiple accumulators could improve the execution of the program above.

💡 Hint: Consider how data could be managed and accessed simultaneously.

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