17.3 - Branching Based on Sign Flag
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Define the term 'Program Counter'.
💡 Hint: This is critical for understanding instruction flow.
What does the sign flag indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about positive and negative values.
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What does the sign flag represent?
💡 Hint: This value helps decide branching.
A jump instruction modifies which counter?
💡 Hint: Consider if jumps affect the next instruction.
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Explain the importance of branching in programming logic. How might incorrect flag evaluation impact a program's outcome?
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where decisions dictate program flow.
Analyze the role of control signals during a jump instruction. How do they affect the operation of the CPU?
💡 Hint: Think about the CPU as a conductor, directing its orchestra based on the signals given.
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