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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?

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

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

Offset (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the width of each instruction in MIPS?

32 bits (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Contains control codes to differentiate instructions (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the purpose of the opcode in MIPS instructions?

Represents the functionality of the instruction (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many instruction formats are available in MIPS?

3 (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Specify the source and destination registers (B) Signup and view all the answers

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