Practice Review of Objectives and Learning Outcomes - 3.4.1 | 3. Understanding Overflow in Signed and Unsigned Arithmetic | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Review of Objectives and Learning Outcomes

3.4.1 - Review of Objectives and Learning Outcomes

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What happens to the carry flag when adding 3 + 5 in 4-bit unsigned arithmetic?

💡 Hint: Think about the maximum representable value in 4 bits.

Question 2 Easy

When is the overflow flag set in signed arithmetic?

💡 Hint: Consider combinations of positive and negative numbers.

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Question 1

What does the overflow flag indicate in signed arithmetic?

The result is correct
An overflow has occurred
The operation was invalid

💡 Hint: Consider the conditions producing sign discrepancies.

Question 2

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

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the contexts in which each flag is applicable.

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Challenge 1 Hard

In a scenario, you are developing a function that can handle addition of numbers based on their type (signed/unsigned). What precautions should your function take regarding overflow and carry flags?

💡 Hint: Think about logic flows that differentiate signed from unsigned operations.

Challenge 2 Hard

You performed the addition of two large 4-bit numbers, 15 and 1 in unsigned arithmetic. Explain what happens and how it correlates to carry and subsequent calculations.

💡 Hint: What do you know about maximum values in binary dynamic?

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