3 Questions
What does ISA define?
How the CPU is controlled by software
What is the difference between machine code and assembly language?
Assembly language has a 1:1 correspondence between assembly and binary instructions, while machine code does not.
What is the difference between CISC and RISC?
CISC and RISC are different approaches to improving execution speed at the ISA level.
Study Notes
- Instruction Set Architectures (ISA) allow communication between hardware and software.
- ISA defines how the CPU is controlled by software.
- Memory model, instruction format, operand registers, and data addressing are all defined in ISA.
- Examples of ISA include X86, Mips, ARM, Alpha, and AMD64/x86-64.
- Machine code is a programming language consisting of binary instructions.
- Assembly language is a low-level programming language with a 1:1 correspondence between assembly and binary instructions.
- Assembly language is specific to a CPU and used for precise hardware control.
- Instruction format, such as x86, affects performance metrics like runtime.
- Runtime is the time it takes a program to run.
- CISC and RISC are different approaches to improving execution speed at the ISA level.
Think you know your Instruction Set Architectures? This quiz will test your knowledge on the fundamental building blocks of computer hardware and software communication. From memory models to instruction formats, operand registers to data addressing, we'll cover it all. Explore the differences between X86, Mips, ARM, Alpha, and AMD64/x86-64 ISAs, and learn about the languages used to program them. Whether you're a seasoned programmer or just starting out, this quiz will challenge your understanding of ISA
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