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Which instruction is used to load the value of A into register R1?
Which instruction is used to load the value of A into register R1?
What is the purpose of using the pseudo-instruction LDR R3, =C?
What is the purpose of using the pseudo-instruction LDR R3, =C?
How is the final result stored in the memory location indicated by ANS?
How is the final result stored in the memory location indicated by ANS?
What corrective action is taken because ARMv7E-M does not support PC-Relative STR?
What corrective action is taken because ARMv7E-M does not support PC-Relative STR?
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What is the significance of the instruction ADD R1, #5?
What is the significance of the instruction ADD R1, #5?
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What does the BL instruction do?
What does the BL instruction do?
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Which register is commonly associated with the PC (Program Counter) when using BL and BLX instructions?
Which register is commonly associated with the PC (Program Counter) when using BL and BLX instructions?
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How does the BX instruction operate?
How does the BX instruction operate?
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What distinguishes the BLX instruction from the BL instruction?
What distinguishes the BLX instruction from the BL instruction?
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When would you typically use the BL instruction?
When would you typically use the BL instruction?
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What does the ADD instruction do when executed as 'ADD R0, R1, R2'?
What does the ADD instruction do when executed as 'ADD R0, R1, R2'?
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What happens when the Rd operand is omitted in an ADD instruction?
What happens when the Rd operand is omitted in an ADD instruction?
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In the instruction 'MUL R0, R1, R2', what is the expected behavior?
In the instruction 'MUL R0, R1, R2', what is the expected behavior?
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What is the purpose of the MLA instruction in ARM assembly language?
What is the purpose of the MLA instruction in ARM assembly language?
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What does the MLA instruction do when executed as 'MLA R0, R4, R5, R6'?
What does the MLA instruction do when executed as 'MLA R0, R4, R5, R6'?
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How does the MUL instruction handle signed and unsigned operands?
How does the MUL instruction handle signed and unsigned operands?
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How do the long versions of multiplication instructions in ARM assembly differ from their short versions?
How do the long versions of multiplication instructions in ARM assembly differ from their short versions?
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Which instruction is used to perform a division in ARM assembly language?
Which instruction is used to perform a division in ARM assembly language?
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If the MUL instruction results in a product larger than 32 bits, what happens to R0?
If the MUL instruction results in a product larger than 32 bits, what happens to R0?
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What type of result do CMP and CMN instructions mainly provide?
What type of result do CMP and CMN instructions mainly provide?
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What is the effect of the ADDS instruction compared to the standard ADD instruction?
What is the effect of the ADDS instruction compared to the standard ADD instruction?
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What is the result of the following instruction: MLS R0, R4, R5, R6?
What is the result of the following instruction: MLS R0, R4, R5, R6?
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Which register is affected if the destination register is omitted in the SUB instruction?
Which register is affected if the destination register is omitted in the SUB instruction?
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What does the prefix 'S' in ARM assembly instructions typically signify?
What does the prefix 'S' in ARM assembly instructions typically signify?
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In ARM assembly, what does the UDIV instruction do?
In ARM assembly, what does the UDIV instruction do?
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What will the CMP instruction return if Rn is greater than Op2?
What will the CMP instruction return if Rn is greater than Op2?
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What is the effect of the TST instruction on the Zero flag?
What is the effect of the TST instruction on the Zero flag?
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Which instruction is utilized to check if the value of R2 equals 5?
Which instruction is utilized to check if the value of R2 equals 5?
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What does the BIC instruction perform on the register Rn?
What does the BIC instruction perform on the register Rn?
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What is the purpose of the ORN instruction in ARM assembly?
What is the purpose of the ORN instruction in ARM assembly?
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In which scenario is the stack used in ARM architecture?
In which scenario is the stack used in ARM architecture?
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What does the statement '~R1' represent when R1 = 0x0000FFFF?
What does the statement '~R1' represent when R1 = 0x0000FFFF?
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Which of the following statements best describes an Empty stack in ARM?
Which of the following statements best describes an Empty stack in ARM?
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What is the primary use of masking instructions like BIC and ORN?
What is the primary use of masking instructions like BIC and ORN?
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Study Notes
Memory Addressing and Operations
- Use of assembly language for memory addressing often utilizes pseudo-instructions for convenience, such as
.EQU
. - Essential operations can be executed with a sequence of instructions that load values, perform arithmetic, and store results in memory.
- Example operation to compute ANS involves loading values from addresses A and B, updating them with constants 5 and 10, summing results, and storing in ANS using multiple instructions to navigate ARM's memory handling quirks.
ARMv7E-M Arithmetic Instructions
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Addition and Subtraction:
- ADD and SUB instructions follow a specific format, with the destination register (Rd) being optional.
- Operations affect the NZCV flags, which may be useful for subsequent conditional branches.
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Multiplication (MUL) and Multiply with Accumulate (MLA):
- MUL computes the product of two registers and only returns the lower 32-bits to the destination register.
- MLA allows for an additional value to be added to the lower 32-bits of the product.
- Divisions utilize SDIV and UDIV instructions, performing 32-bit signed or unsigned integer divisions.
Comparison Instructions
- CMP and CMN are used to compare registers; CMP performs subtraction whereas CMN adds.
- These instructions update the NZCV flags but do not affect the actual arithmetic result, serving primarily for conditional logic.
Branch Instructions
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Branch with Link (BL):
- Used for calling functions, saving the return address in the Link Register (LR).
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Branch Indirect (BLX and BX):
- BLX branches to the address specified in a register while saving a return address in LR, whereas BX performs a jump to a pointer stored in a register without saving a return address.
Test and Masking Instructions
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TST and TEQ:
- TST performs a bitwise AND to check specific bits, affecting the Zero (Z) flag, while TEQ uses EXCLUSIVE OR to determine equality against a specific pattern.
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Bitwise Operations (BIC & ORN):
- BIC clears specific bits in a register, and ORN sets certain bits by performing a bitwise OR with the inversions of the corresponding bits in another register.
Stack and Subroutines
- Stacks enable efficient memory management using a Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) structure, controlled by the Stack Pointer (SP).
- ARM architecture supports multiple stack implementations, categorized by characteristics such as "Empty vs Full" and "Ascending vs Descending".
Assembly Language Format
- Explicit assembly language formats define how operations are structured with specific operands and optional conditions, impacting the readability and maintenance of the code.
These principles and instructions form the foundational understanding of using ARM assembly language for efficient programming and system-level operations.
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This quiz focuses on memory addressing concepts in assembly language programming, particularly the use of labels and instructions like LDR. It includes practical examples and applications for better understanding of address manipulation and data loading. Test your knowledge of assembly and address calculations!