4.1.5 - Components Required in CPU for Procedure Call
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What is the definition of a procedure in programming?
💡 Hint: Think of something you can call repeatedly in programming.
What does the stack do in a CPU?
💡 Hint: Remember, it operates on a LIFO principle.
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What is the primary function of the stack in a CPU during procedure calls?
💡 Hint: Think about what is needed to resume execution.
True or False: The program counter is reset to zero when a procedure is called.
💡 Hint: Does it change permanently when calling a procedure?
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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.
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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