Practice Aim (1) - Introduction to 8086 Microprocessor - Architecture and Addressing Modes
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Question 1 Easy

What is the function of the Bus Interface Unit (BIU)?

💡 Hint: Think about what operations are performed externally.

Question 2 Easy

Define segmented memory.

💡 Hint: How does this approach help manage memory?

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Question 1

What is the function of the Execution Unit in the 8086?

Handles external bus operations
Decodes and executes instructions
Calculates addresses

💡 Hint: Think about the role of execution in processing.

Question 2

True or False: The 8086 can access 1 MB of memory.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how many addresses can be generated.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a segment register value of 4030H and an offset of 00E0H, calculate the physical address.

💡 Hint: Utilize the formula provided to combine segment and offset.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how an immediate addressing mode might impact the performance of an assembly program compared to register addressing.

💡 Hint: Consider how each mode retrieves data and its implications in programming.

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