Practice Conclusion and Next Steps - 3.4 | 3. Understanding Overflow in Signed and Unsigned Arithmetic | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

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What happens when the overflow flag is set?

💡 Hint: Think about what the bits represent in signed arithmetic.

Question 2

Easy

What does the carry flag indicate?

💡 Hint: Consider operations involving non-negative integers.

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Question 1

What does the overflow flag represent?

  • A signal of carry in unsigned operations
  • Sign of an arithmetic overflow
  • A flag for even parity

💡 Hint: Think about adding negative numbers.

Question 2

When is the carry flag set?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider unsigned arithmetic scenarios.

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Question 1

Given two 4-bit signed integers, analyze the outcomes when adding them. Determine if the overflow flag is triggered and explain why.

💡 Hint: Examine the signs of the operands.

Question 2

Create a scenario involving an unsigned addition that involves the carry flag, and describe the effects if it were mishandled in a program.

💡 Hint: Think about sum operations past the bit limit.

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