5.3 - Micro-Level Operations for Procedure Calls
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What does the stack pointer (SP) refer to in a CPU?
💡 Hint: Think about what part of the memory structure the SP directs to.
What is the role of the program counter (PC)?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in a sequence of program instructions.
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What is the main function of the stack pointer?
💡 Hint: Focus on its role in memory management.
True or False: The program counter (PC) is saved to the stack when a procedure is called.
💡 Hint: Think about what you'd need to return to the right point in your code.
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If a main program calls two nested procedures A and B, how does the stack pointer behave throughout the process? Describe each step and what gets stored.
💡 Hint: Focus on the flow of calls and returns and how each interaction affects the stack state.
Explain in detail the role of the program pointer during nested procedure calls.
💡 Hint: Visualize the program counter as a pointer that guides the execution flow in your code.
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