Practice Unit Objectives - 4.1.3 | 4. Instruction: Procedure CALL/RETURN | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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4.1.3 - Unit Objectives

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Question 1 Easy

What is modular programming?

💡 Hint: Think about breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable parts.

Question 2 Easy

Why is the stack important in procedure calls?

💡 Hint: Consider the sequence of function executions.

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Question 1

What type of programming structure does modular programming emphasize?

Sequential
Modular
Linear

💡 Hint: Think about how programs are organized.

Question 2

True or False: The stack is essential for managing return addresses during function calls.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of the stack in nested function calls.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a C program that uses modular programming concepts and detail how you would implement this in assembly for the call and return functions.

💡 Hint: Focus on stack pointers and data organization in procedures.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a flowchart representing a stack during multiple nested function calls and returns.

💡 Hint: Draw sequentially from the main program to nested calls, noting what data is pushed and popped.

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