Practice Theory (3) - Introduction to 8086 Microprocessor - Architecture and Addressing Modes
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Question 1 Easy

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

💡 Hint: Think about which part manages data flow.

Question 2 Easy

Can you name one mode of addressing in 8086?

💡 Hint: Recall how operands can be addressed.

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Question 1

Which component of the 8086 architecture manages all bus operations?

Execution Unit
Bus Interface Unit
Control Unit

💡 Hint: Think about which unit deals with data flow to and from memory.

Question 2

Is it true that the 8086 microprocessor can access up to 1MB of memory?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how much memory a 20-bit address can cover.

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Challenge 1 Hard

How can understanding different addressing modes improve the efficiency of an assembly language program?

💡 Hint: Consider how direct vs. indirect access affects performance.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given the segment register value of 3000H and an offset of 00F0H, calculate the physical address and explain the steps.

💡 Hint: Use the physical address formula we discussed.

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