16.3.1 - Objectives of the Unit
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Practice Questions
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Define control transfer instructions.
💡 Hint: Think of instructions that could redirect program execution.
What role does the program counter (PC) play?
💡 Hint: Consider what guides the CPU’s next action.
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What are control transfer instructions?
💡 Hint: Think about what allows you to skip some actions or repeat them.
True or False: The program counter (PC) is responsible for holding the return address during function calls.
💡 Hint: What keeps track of where to return after a jump?
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Design a simple instruction set that includes at least one conditional jump and one function call. Explain how the program counter is modified in each case.
💡 Hint: Make sure to consider how the PC behaves differently in each scenario.
Describe a potential failure of not managing temporary registers correctly during control transfers and its implications on program flow.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if you lose your bookmark.
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