Practice Updating the Program Counter - 16.4.2 | 16. Handling Control Transfer Instructions | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What does the program counter (PC) do?

💡 Hint: Think about what directs the CPU to the next instruction.

Question 2

Easy

Define an unconditional jump instruction.

💡 Hint: Consider how it operates without needing a check.

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Question 1

What type of jump transfers control without checking any conditions?

  • Conditional Jump
  • Unconditional Jump
  • Indirect Jump

💡 Hint: Which type of jump executes every time?

Question 2

True or False: Conditional jumps always execute.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What would make a jump dependent?

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Question 1

If the PC is currently at address 500 and the instruction is 'JZ 505', but the zero flag is not set, what will the new PC be?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when zero flag is not set.

Question 2

Describe the process by which a jump to an address 3030 is executed. Include the role of temporary registers and condition checks.

💡 Hint: Review the steps of how the PC is updated and how temporary registers aid in jumps.

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