1.4.1 - Types of Flags in CPU
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What does the Zero Flag indicate in the CPU?
💡 Hint: Think about what zero represents in math.
What is the purpose of the Sign Flag?
💡 Hint: Consider the number line.
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What does the Zero Flag indicate in a CPU?
💡 Hint: It's about the result being exactly zero.
True or False: The Sign Flag is only relevant for unsigned arithmetic.
💡 Hint: Consider what signed and unsigned mean in terms of values.
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You are designing an instruction set that needs to handle signed operations. Explain how you would utilize the Overflow Flag to manage errors effectively.
💡 Hint: Think about how overflow occurs and what numbers might cause them.
Create a flowchart that describes how an arithmetic operation's result affects the various flags in the register.
💡 Hint: Outline each step for different operations clearly.
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