Practice Label Instructions - 2.2.3 | 2. Signed Arithmetic and Overflow | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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2.2.3 - Label Instructions

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Question 1 Easy

What does signed arithmetic involve?

💡 Hint: Think about how numbers are represented.

Question 2 Easy

What happens when the addition of two numbers exceeds the maximum value representable?

💡 Hint: Consider what overflow means in arithmetic.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the overflow flag?

Indicate a zero result
Indicate the need to carry
Signal an arithmetic overflow
Indicate a negative result

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when adding large numbers.

Question 2

True or False: The carry flag is important in signed arithmetic.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the context of signed numbers.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a signed addition algorithm that tracks overflow and adjusts the values accordingly if the result exceeds the limits.

💡 Hint: Consider scenarios with multiple bounds.

Challenge 2 Hard

Develop a small program that utilizes labels for managing multiple looping conditions. How would you structure it with various flags?

💡 Hint: Think about what each loop needs to accomplish.

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