16.3.3 - Examples of Instructions
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Define control transfer instructions.
💡 Hint: Think about what these instructions do in terms of program flow.
What does the program counter (PC) do?
💡 Hint: Consider how a computer knows what instruction comes next.
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What is the primary purpose of control transfer instructions?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a program needs to decide between multiple execution paths.
A conditional jump checks for specific conditions before executing. True or False?
💡 Hint: Think about when a jump might not happen.
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Consider a program with a sequence of jump instructions. Write down the sequence of operations that occur when the PC executes a jump instruction.
💡 Hint: Draw a flowchart to visualize each step involved in the instruction execution.
Discuss how improper use of jump instructions can lead to software bugs. Provide an example scenario.
💡 Hint: Reflect on your own programming experiences with control flow.
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