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What is the main purpose of a shift register?
What is the main purpose of a shift register?
- Multiplying binary numbers
- Adding binary numbers
- Dividing binary numbers
- Storing binary info (correct)
How does an arithmetic shift affect a signed binary number?
How does an arithmetic shift affect a signed binary number?
- It divides by 2 (correct)
- It multiplies by 2
- It subtracts a constant value
- It adds a constant value
What is the purpose of an overflow flip-flop Vs in a shift operation?
What is the purpose of an overflow flip-flop Vs in a shift operation?
- To perform mathematical operations
- To detect overflow (correct)
- To invert the sign
- To store extra bits
In what direction does a unidirectional shift register shift data?
In what direction does a unidirectional shift register shift data?
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What type of circuit is the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?
What type of circuit is the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?
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What is the purpose of shift microoperations?
What is the purpose of shift microoperations?
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Which type of shift does not result in any loss of information?
Which type of shift does not result in any loss of information?
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What is the purpose of the symbols 'shl' and 'shr' in microoperations?
What is the purpose of the symbols 'shl' and 'shr' in microoperations?
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What is the key characteristic of circular shifts?
What is the key characteristic of circular shifts?
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Which operation is represented by 'cil' and 'cir' symbols?
Which operation is represented by 'cil' and 'cir' symbols?
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