1.3.2 - Components of PSW
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Practice Questions
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What does the Zero Flag indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you subtract equal numbers.
What is the Program Status Word (PSW)?
💡 Hint: Remember, it helps in tracking the current execution context.
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What does the Zero Flag indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider basic arithmetic operations.
True or False: The Sign Flag reflects whether the last result was positive.
💡 Hint: Think of how signed numbers are represented.
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Assume you have a program with instructions that alter the PSW. If a program execution results in setting the Zero Flag, what will be the next instruction evaluated and how does it affect program flow?
💡 Hint: Think of a scenario where a loop might terminate.
Design a pseudo-code that utilizes the flags within the PSW to control the flow of a simple program. Explain your design choices based on the flags used.
💡 Hint: Think about how loops and accumulators work together.
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