Practice 8086 Registers (13.10.1.1) - Microprocessors - Part C - Digital Electronics - Vol 2
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8086 registers

Practice - 8086 registers

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the CS register represent?

💡 Hint: Think about where the instructions are stored.

Question 2 Easy

Name one general-purpose register and its main use.

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of performing calculations.

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Question 1

What is the function of the Code Segment (CS) register?

Stores data
Points to the code
Tracks function calls

💡 Hint: Where do instructions reside?

Question 2

True or False: The Flag Register only indicates if the last operation was successful.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think of what else flags might indicate.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Describe how the structure of registers contributes to the overall effectiveness of the 8086 microprocessor.

💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of segmented memory and diverse use of registers.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a small program that demonstrates the interaction between the Stack Pointer (SP) and Base Pointer (BP) during a function call.

💡 Hint: Consider how function calling conventions dictate parameter access and the significance of stack frame management.

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