Practice Register and Overflow Flag Details - 3.2.2 | 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 is the purpose of the overflow flag?

💡 Hint: Think about when computations exceed the range.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

What indicates an overflow has occurred during signed arithmetic?

  • Carry Flag
  • Zero Flag
  • Overflow Flag

💡 Hint: Think about which flag deals with signed results.

Question 2

True or False: The carry flag is important in signed arithmetic.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the context of signed arithmetic.

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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