16.4.1 - Memory Address Register and Memory Data Register
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What does the Memory Address Register (MAR) do?
💡 Hint: Think about which register gets the instruction addresses.
Define an unconditional jump.
💡 Hint: Think about the type of jump that has no conditions.
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What is the purpose of the Memory Address Register (MAR)?
💡 Hint: Think about where the CPU looks to find an instruction.
True or False: The Memory Data Register (MDR) holds the address of the instruction.
💡 Hint: Consider what is stored in MDR versus MAR.
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Explain how control transfer instructions are implemented in a real-world programming scenario.
💡 Hint: Consider programs that react differently based on user choices.
Given a sequence of instructions, identify which ones would require jumps and why.
💡 Hint: Look for if-else structures or loop constructs.
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