14.3.4 - Comparison of Addressing Modes
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What is the immediate mode?
💡 Hint: Think about how data is specified in an instruction.
How many steps does immediate mode execution require?
💡 Hint: Consider the steps discussed in class for this mode.
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What is the primary difference between immediate and direct addressing?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the definitions of each addressing mode.
True or False: Indirect mode only requires one memory access.
💡 Hint: Think about how the operand is accessed.
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Analyze how the choice of addressing mode impacts instruction speed and complexity in programming.
💡 Hint: Consider the performance issues and trade-offs related to each addressing mode.
Propose how you would design an instruction set architecture with a focus on minimizing execution time by choosing appropriate addressing modes.
💡 Hint: Reflect upon the modes we discussed and their use cases.
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