17.2.2 - Checking the Zero Flag
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What does the zero flag indicate in a processor?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during addition or subtraction.
What is the function of a jump instruction?
💡 Hint: Consider how programs make decisions.
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What does the zero flag signify in processor operations?
💡 Hint: Identify what the zero flag specifically checks.
True or False: An unconditional jump instruction always checks the zero flag.
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of unconditional versus conditional jumps.
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Design a simple assembly loop that decrements a value and uses the zero flag to exit the loop. Explain the role of the zero flag in this context.
💡 Hint: Write out the loop and use comments to clarify the significance of the zero flag.
Discuss the implications of using an incorrect flag condition in a jump instruction. How might it affect program execution?
💡 Hint: Think through the flow control consequences when the condition check fails.
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