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Assembly Language Overview

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What is the purpose of mnemonic codes in assembly language?

  • Store the data in memory segments
  • Manage addressable memory size
  • Control the processor registers
  • Represent machine language instructions in a human-readable form (correct)
  • How are assembly language instructions related to machine language instructions?

  • Assembly language instructions are higher-level than machine language instructions
  • Each assembly language instruction corresponds to a specific machine language instruction (correct)
  • Machine language instructions are stored in memory segments
  • Assembly language instructions control processor registers
  • What feature of memory management is unique to assembly language programs?

  • Interrupt handling
  • Segmented memory model (correct)
  • Dynamic memory allocation
  • Cache optimization
  • How are interrupts handled in assembly language?

    <p>By interrupt service routines stored in specific memory locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which processor components in assembly language hold data and addresses?

    <p>Registers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the syntax in assembly language programming?

    <p>To define the structure and rules for writing programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Assembly Language

    Assembly language is a low-level programming language that is designed for a specific family of processors. It allows developers to represent machine language instructions in a more human-readable form, making it easier to understand and debug. In this article, we will discuss the key aspects of assembly language, including instructions, memory management, interrupts, registers, and syntax.

    Instructions

    Assembly language instructions are represented by a mnemonic code that represents a specific operation. For example, the add instruction represents the addition operation. Each instruction has a corresponding machine language instruction that the processor can understand.

    Memory Management

    Assembly language programs use a segmented memory model, where memory is divided into segments. Each segment has its own address space and can hold data or code. This allows for efficient use of memory and can increase the addressable memory size.

    Interrupts

    Interrupts are signals sent to the processor that cause it to temporarily stop executing the current instruction and execute a different instruction. In assembly language, interrupts can be handled by interrupt service routines (ISRs) that are stored in specific memory locations. The CPU jumps to the address pointed by the interrupt vector register when an interrupt occurs.

    Registers

    Registers are processor components that hold data and addresses. Assembly language programs use registers to store and manipulate values. Each processor has its own set of registers, and the layout and usage of these registers can vary between processors.

    Syntax

    Assembly language statements are entered one statement per line. Each statement follows the format:

    [label] mnemonic [operands] [;comment]
    

    The fields in the square brackets are optional. A basic instruction has two parts, the first one is the name of the instruction (or the mnemonic), which is to be executed, and the second are the operands or the parameters of the command.

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