Memory Addressing and Instruction Set Quiz
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What does the op code 'LOAD' do?

  • Finish execution
  • Add to the register the operand
  • Store the value in the register at the address
  • Load the value at the address into the register (correct)
  • What is the purpose of the op code 'STOP'?

  • Load the value at the address into the register
  • Finish execution (correct)
  • Store the value in the register at the address
  • Add to the register the operand
  • What is the function of Register 2 initially?

  • 00011000 0010
  • 0000 0000 0000 (correct)
  • 0110 11111000
  • 0000 0000 0000 0000
  • What is the content of Register 1 after Execution 4?

    <p>0000 00011110</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What value does Register 0 hold after Execution 5?

    <p>0000 0000 0000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Program Counter during execution?

    <p>Keep track of next instruction to be executed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Memory Address Register (MAR) in a CPU?

    <p>To hold the address of a memory location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which register is responsible for holding the actual data value from a memory location?

    <p>Memory Data Register (MDR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the smallest addressable unit of memory?

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

    Which register in a CPU holds data of arithmetic operations and intermediate results?

    <p>Single-Purpose Registers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Program Counter Register (PC) do in a CPU?

    <p>Keeps track of the next instruction to be executed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In modern CPUs, what is typically referred to by an address?

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

    What does the Memory Address Register (MAR) contain?

    <p>Address in memory to find or place data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of memory is known for being volatile?

    <p>Random Access Memory (RAM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Dynamic RAM (DRAM)?

    <p>Needs to be refreshed periodically with voltage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of RAM is used in cache memory for high-speed access?

    <p>Static RAM (SRAM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Memory Data Register (MDR)?

    <p>To contain actual data to be placed or retrieved from memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of memory is considered nonvolatile?

    <p>Read Only Memory (ROM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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