4.7.3.3 The processor instruction set Flashcards
1
Q
What is an instruction set?
A
The list of bit patterns representing machine operations, the collection of different operations available.
2
Q
What does an opcode represent?
A
The instruction to be executed, the basic machine operation. The addressing mode is included in the opcode
3
Q
What does an operand represent?
A
A single item of binary data, or a memory address, which the opcode operates on
