The following questions examine the limitations of the jump instruction, j. Give your answer in number of
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The following questions examine the limitations of the jump instruction, j. Give your answer in number of instructions relative to the jump instruction.
(a) In the worst case, how far can the jump instruction (j) jump forward (i.e., to higher addresses)? (The worst case is when the jump instruction cannot jump far.) Explain using words and examples, as needed.
(b) In the best case, how far can the jump instruction (j) jump forward? (The best case is when the jump instruction can jump the farthest.) Explain.
(c) In the worst case, how far can the jump instruction (j) jump backward (to lower addresses)? Explain. (d) In the best case, how far can the jump instruction (j) jump backward? Explain.
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Digital Design and Computer Architecture
ISBN: 978-0123944245
2nd edition
Authors: David Harris, Sarah Harris