Practice Conclusion - 5.4 | 5. Procedure Call Overview | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1 Easy

What are the primary steps in a procedure call?

💡 Hint: Think about the flow of execution.

Question 2 Easy

What does the stack pointer manage?

💡 Hint: Consider how the stack operates.

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Question 1

What is the first step in a procedure call?

Jump to Procedure
Save Context
Return

💡 Hint: It's about preserving the current state before proceeding.

Question 2

The stack pointer is used to manage:

True
False

💡 Hint: What does it point to?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how memory management would be disrupted if context is not saved correctly during a nested procedure call. What could happen to the execution flow?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens if a program jumps back to an empty stack.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a flowchart illustrating the process of saving, calling, and returning in procedure calls, detailing what happens at each stage including adjustments made to the stack pointer.

💡 Hint: Consider each step logically and how they connect with the stack.

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