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What is the operation code (opcode) in a machine instruction?
Specifies the operation to be performed
What does the term 'processor’s instruction set' refer to?
Collection of different instructions that the processor can execute
What is the purpose of the source operand reference in a machine instruction?
Specifies the inputs for the operation
What information does the next instruction reference in a machine instruction provide?
Location of the next instruction to be fetched
What does the term 'operand fetch' refer to in the context of machine instructions?
Process of obtaining inputs for the operation
Test your knowledge of computer organization with this quiz on instruction set, addressing modes, and machine instruction characteristics. Evaluate your understanding of processor operations and instruction sets.
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