16.2.2 - Conditional and Unconditional Jump Instructions
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What does an unconditional jump instruction do?
💡 Hint: Think about whether conditions play a role or not.
Define what a temporary register does.
💡 Hint: Consider it as a short-term holder for data.
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What is the primary function of an unconditional jump instruction?
💡 Hint: Think about whether conditions influence this type of jump.
True or False: A conditional jump will always execute.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of conditional jumps.
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Imagine a scenario where you have an initial PC at memory address 50. You execute 'JUMP 70', but prior to this, the instruction sets the zero flag. What should the next address for PC be after executing a conditional jump if the flag is not zero?
💡 Hint: Think about how the conditional check affects jumps.
Consider a program using both types of jumps. Describe how an unconditional jump can potentially lead to an infinite loop if misused?
💡 Hint: Reflect on control flow prohibiting endless execution.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- What is a Jump Instruction?
- Computer Organization and Architecture - A Pedagogical Approach
- Understanding Conditional Branching
- Assembly Language - Branch Instructions
- Computer Architecture and Control Flow
- Jump, Call, and Return in Assembly Language
- Understanding the Role of Flags in Computer Systems