3.2.2 - Register and Overflow Flag Details
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What is the purpose of the overflow flag?
💡 Hint: Think about when computations exceed the range.
What happens when you add 1 and 2 in unsigned arithmetic?
💡 Hint: Check if the result exceeds the maximum for the bit width.
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What indicates an overflow has occurred during signed arithmetic?
💡 Hint: Think about which flag deals with signed results.
True or False: The carry flag is important in signed arithmetic.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the context of signed arithmetic.
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Add -4 and -5 in a 4-bit signed arithmetic setup. Explain what happens and why.
💡 Hint: Consider how negative numbers are represented in binary.
What would occur from adding 14 and 3 in a 4-bit unsigned operation? Discuss the result.
💡 Hint: Analyze the limits of the chosen bit width.
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