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Which operation is not considered a 'must-perform' operation by processors?

  • Data transfers between memory and processor registers
  • Error detection routines (correct)
  • I/O transfers
  • Arithmetic operations on data

In register transfer notation, how would you represent transferring the value from location LOC to register R1?

  • R1 ← [LOC] (correct)
  • R1 ← LOC
  • R1 → [LOC]
  • LOC ← [R1]

Which format is described as having operands and results always managed in a stack?

  • RISC Instructions
  • General Register
  • Single Accumulator
  • Stack (correct)

In a two-address instruction format, what does the instruction 'ADD R1, R2' imply?

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Which of the following is true about zero-address instructions?

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What does RISC architecture primarily focus on?

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In the one-address instruction format, what does the instruction 'LOAD A' do?

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How would the operation 'X = (A+B) * (C+D)' be expressed in three-address instruction format?

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What is a key benefit of the general register architecture over the single accumulator architecture?

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Which statement is true regarding three-address instruction formats?

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In which instruction format are operands specified directly in the instruction rather than requiring additional memory accesses?

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How does Register Transfer Notation (RTN) represent the operation of adding contents from two registers into a third register?

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What is the primary characteristic of RISC instruction formats?

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In a one-address instruction format, what role does the accumulator generally play?

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What is a distinguishing feature of two-address instruction formats compared to one-address formats?

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Which of the following statements best describes the function of a stack in CPU organization?

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Flashcards

Register Transfer Notation (RTN)

A notation used to describe the transfer of data between locations in a computer system, using symbolic names for locations and brackets to represent contents.

Three-Address Instructions

Machine instructions that involve three operands (locations) in an operation, like adding content of two registers and storing the result into a third.

Two-Address Instructions

Instructions that use two operands (locations) for a calculation, storing the result into one of the operands.

One-Address Instructions

Machine instructions using one operand (location) and an implied accumulator for the processing of data, like adding data from a memory location and storing the result in an accumulator.

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Zero-Address Instructions

Instructions that don't explicitly name operands and rely on a stack for data organization, like performing operations from the top elements of stack and pushing the result to it.

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Accumulator

A special register in some CPU architectures where the results of calculations and most data processing operations are temporarily stored.

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General Register

Multiple registers in CPU architectures where operands are placed, and data processing operations are often executed between them; reducing memory traffic.

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Stack

A data structure organizing data in a last-in, first-out (LIFO) arrangement where operands and results are placed for operations.

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What is the purpose of the Accumulator?

The Accumulator is a special register that temporarily holds the results of calculations and data processing operations. It simplifies data flow and processing.

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How do General Registers differ from the Accumulator?

General Registers are multiple registers used to store operands, reducing memory traffic and simplifying complex calculations.

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Describe the purpose of the Stack in a CPU.

The Stack is a data structure that organizes data using the Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) method. It temporarily stores operands and calculations' results for easy access and manipulation.

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Study Notes

Machine Instructions and Programs

  • "Must-perform" operations include data transfers between memory and processor registers, arithmetic/logic operations on data, program sequencing/control, and I/O transfers.
  • Register Transfer Notation (RTN) identifies locations using symbolic names (e.g., LOC, RO) representing hardware addresses. Location contents are shown in square brackets (e.g., R1←[LOC]).
  • Assembly language notation represents machine instructions and programs (e.g., Move LOC, R1 = R1←[LOC]).
  • CPU Organization: Single Accumulator – results often go to accumulator, but saving to memory is frequent. General Register – operands held in registers, reducing memory traffic, register bookkeeping is required. Stack – operands and results are consistently in stack.

Instruction Formats

  • Three-address instructions involve three operands (e.g., ADD R1, R2, R3). Example: Evaluate X = (A+B) * (C+D), using instructions ADD A, B, R1, ADD C, D, R2, and MUL R1, R2, X
  • Two-address instructions utilize two operands (e.g., ADD R1, R2). Example: using instructions MOV A, R1, ADD B, R1, and so on.
  • One-address instructions use one operand (e.g., ADD M). Example: LOAD A, ADD B, STORE T, etc.
  • Zero-address instructions do not specify operands (e.g., ADD). Example: using PUSH, PUSH, ADD, PUSH, PUSH, ADD, MUL etc.
  • RISC instructions focus on registers, limiting memory access to load and store operations (e.g., LOAD A, R1). Example: using instructions LOAD A, R1, LOAD B, R2, and so on.
  • Instruction formats typically have an opcode and operands or addresses.

Using Registers

  • Registers are faster than memory.
  • Instructions using registers are shorter, requiring fewer bits.
  • Minimizing data movement between memory and registers enhances speed.

Typical Register Declaration

  • Example: register int i = 10;
  • A register declaration is not global scope.

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of machine instructions and programs, including data transfers, arithmetic operations, and instruction formats. It also explores Register Transfer Notation (RTN) and CPU organization methods such as single accumulator and stack implementation. Test your understanding of these concepts and their practical applications.

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