Addressing Modes in Computer Architecture

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Which addressing mode involves the operand being present in the instruction itself?

Immediate addressing

What is the main disadvantage of direct addressing?

Has a limited address range

What is the advantage of immediate addressing?

No memory reference other than the instruction fetch is required

In which addressing mode is the address of the operand itself used as the operand?

<p>Indirect addressing</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does register addressing differ from direct addressing?

<p>Refers to a register instead of a memory address</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the effective address represent in the context of addressing modes?

<p>Actual address of the location with the referenced operand</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of register addressing?

<p>Requires no memory reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which addressing mode allows for setting initial values of variables or defining constants?

<p>Immediate addressing</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does register indirect addressing differ from indirect addressing?

<p>Utilizes fewer memory references</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'A' represent in the context of explaining addressing modes?

<p>Contents of a register field in an instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is direct addressing considered simple?

<p>No special calculations are needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of register addressing?

<p>Address space is very limited</p> Signup and view all the answers

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