1.1.1. Flags and Conditional Instructions

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a conditional instruction?

   Hint

   Think about control flow in programming.

2. 2.

   Define a flag in computer architecture.

   Hint

   Consider what flags tell us about arithmetic outcomes.

3. 3.

   What is a conditional instruction?

   • An instruction to execute regardless of conditions
   • An instruction that executes based on conditions
   • An instruction that never executes

   Hint

   Think of it as an 'if' statement in programming.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Zero Flag indicates a non-zero result from an operation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the role of documentation for flag states.

5. 5.

   Design a simple loop that uses conditional instructions and shows how flags alter the program's flow. Explain how the flags affect the loop's execution.

   Hint

   Visualize your loop in pseudo-code to understand the flow.

6. 6.

   Explain how different types of branches can be utilized in a program that requires user input to navigate different functionalities.

   Hint

   Think about structured programming techniques while crafting your example.