Practice Components Required in CPU for Procedure Call - 4.1.5 | 4. Instruction: Procedure CALL/RETURN | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

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What is the definition of a procedure in programming?

💡 Hint: Think of something you can call repeatedly in programming.

Question 2

Easy

What does the stack do in a CPU?

💡 Hint: Remember, it operates on a LIFO principle.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the stack in a CPU during procedure calls?

  • To execute instructions
  • To hold temporary data
  • To save context information

💡 Hint: Think about what is needed to resume execution.

Question 2

True or False: The program counter is reset to zero when a procedure is called.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Does it change permanently when calling a procedure?

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Question 1

Design a multi-layered procedure that calculates the factorial of a number. Explain how you manage the stack and context when recursive calls are made.

💡 Hint: Consider how many times the function will call itself.

Question 2

Imagine a program has a series of nested procedures. Explain what happens in the stack for a call sequence: Main -> A -> B -> C. Illustrate how context is saved and restored.

💡 Hint: Visualize the stack operation as layers being placed and removed.

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