Representation of Data- Instructions Flashcards
1
Q
Arithmetic operation
A
A mathematical process that is performed on data.
2
Q
Instruction set
A
The total collection of instructions that a processor can
carry out.
3
Q
Logical operation
A
A comparison between two items of data.
4
Q
Operand
A
The part of an instruction that identifies the data to be
handled by the operator.
5
Q
Operator
A
The part of an instruction that tells the processor what to
do.
