1.4.2 - Sign Flag
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Practice Questions
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What does the zero flag indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during subtraction.
What is an unconditional jump?
💡 Hint: Recall examples of function calls.
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What does the sign flag indicate in CPU operations?
💡 Hint: Think about signed numbers.
True or False: An unconditional jump depends on the setting of flags.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of an unconditional jump.
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Write an assembly code snippet that utilizes conditional Jump instructions based on the zero flag demonstrating a loop that counts from 1 to 10.
💡 Hint: Think about how the loop needs a counter and a condition to end.
Discuss why it is necessary to utilize both types of jumps (conditional and unconditional) when programming.
💡 Hint: Consider how programs need both flexibility and structure to operate effectively.
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