Practice Components of PSW - 1.3.2 | 1. Flags and Conditional Instructions | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What does the Zero Flag indicate?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you subtract equal numbers.

Question 2

Easy

What is the Program Status Word (PSW)?

💡 Hint: Remember, it helps in tracking the current execution context.

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Question 1

What does the Zero Flag indicate?

  • A carry occurred
  • The result is zero
  • Positive result

💡 Hint: Consider basic arithmetic operations.

Question 2

True or False: The Sign Flag reflects whether the last result was positive.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think of how signed numbers are represented.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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