MIPS Instruction Formats
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What is the function of the Immediate Value in the Immediate Format?

  • It specifies the target register for the operation.
  • It is a constant or offset used as part of the instruction operation. (correct)
  • It determines the opcode for the instruction.
  • It specifies the register to be used as a source.

What is the purpose of the opcode in the Jump Format?

  • It provides the destination address for the jump.
  • It determines the type of jump operation.
  • It specifies the source register for the operation.
  • It is the machine code representation of the instruction name. (correct)

What is the characteristic of the Implicit addressing mode?

  • It provides the address as an encoded operand.
  • It uses a constant offset to access data.
  • It implies the data needed for the operation by the instruction definition. (correct)
  • It uses a register to provide the address.

What is the function of the rs and rt fields in the Immediate Format?

<p>They specify the source and target registers for the operation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of addressing mode is used by the branch instructions?

<p>Offset (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Address field in the Jump Format?

<p>It provides a 26-bit shortened address of the destination. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the width of each instruction in MIPS?

<p>32 bits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the funct parameter in the Register to Register Format?

<p>Contains control codes to differentiate instructions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the shamt field in the Register to Register Format?

<p>Specifies the amount of rotation/shift (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the opcode in MIPS instructions?

<p>Represents the functionality of the instruction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many instruction formats are available in MIPS?

<p>3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the rs, rt, and rd fields in the Register to Register Format?

<p>Specify the source and destination registers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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