4.1.1 - Instruction: Procedure CALL/RETURN
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What is a procedure in programming?
💡 Hint: Think about how you can break down programming tasks.
What does a stack do?
💡 Hint: Remember the stack's last in, first out principle.
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What is the main purpose of using procedures in programming?
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of breaking code into smaller pieces.
True or False: The Program Counter is responsible for keeping track of the current stack pointer.
💡 Hint: Consider what each register is responsible for.
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Develop a simple C program that includes nested procedures and explain how the stack manages their contexts.
💡 Hint: Use print statements to show the order of operations and stack management.
In low-level assembly, design a sequence of instructions that showcases calling a procedure, performing operations, and returning to the main program. Explain the role of the Program Counter and stack.
💡 Hint: Think about stack operations and how the PC changes during calls.
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