17.4.2 - Executing the Jump to Function
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What does the Program Counter do?
💡 Hint: Think about which component manages instruction flow.
What's the purpose of the stack pointer?
💡 Hint: Consider where you would store temporary data.
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What value does the Program Counter hold before executing a jump instruction?
💡 Hint: Think of the PC's role in execution order.
True or False: Conditional jumps are executed regardless of the status of the relevant flags.
💡 Hint: Determine what makes a conditional jump execute.
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A PC is currently at address 4000, and it needs to jump to address 4300. Calculate the offset and explain its usage in the jump instruction.
💡 Hint: Remember the substitution of offsets instead of direct addressing.
During a function call, articulate the procedure of saving registers along with the PC. How does this affect future instructions?
💡 Hint: Think about how functions disrupt and subsequently restore operational flow.
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