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In the R-type instruction format, how many bits are reserved for the function field?
In the R-type instruction format, how many bits are reserved for the function field?
- 6 bits
- 4 bits
- 3 bits (correct)
- 5 bits
How many general-purpose registers are there in the pipelined 16-bit MIPS-like processor?
How many general-purpose registers are there in the pipelined 16-bit MIPS-like processor?
- 8 registers
- 9 registers
- 7 registers (correct)
- 6 registers
What is the size of the immediate constant in the J-type instruction format?
What is the size of the immediate constant in the J-type instruction format?
- 10 bits
- 16 bits
- 8 bits
- 12 bits (correct)
How many bits are used to represent the opcode in the I-type instruction format?
How many bits are used to represent the opcode in the I-type instruction format?
Which register is hardwired to zero and cannot be written?
Which register is hardwired to zero and cannot be written?