27.1.4 - Program Counter Updates
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What is the purpose of the Program Counter?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in sequence during program execution.
What does an implicit jump do?
💡 Hint: Consider how instructions can share paths.
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What is the purpose of an explicit jump?
💡 Hint: Think of situations where proper flow is critical.
True or False: Implicit jumps can alter the program flow but do not require explicit commands.
💡 Hint: Consider the optimization context.
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Create a microprogram routine for an operation that requires both implicit and explicit jumps. Detail how you would manage the Program Counter.
💡 Hint: Consider which parts of the routine can be merged.
Analyze a scenario where program execution fails due to mismanaged jumps. Discuss how this could be prevented.
💡 Hint: Think about error-checking mechanisms.
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