4.7.3.3 The processor instruction set

Question 1

Processor instruction set

Answer 1

Group of instructions that it can carry out. Each type of processor has its own instruction set. Instructions for one processor may not be compatible for another processor.
- stored in machine code

Question 2

Opcode

Answer 2

Specifies the type of operation that is to be carried out

- adding, subtraction, logical shifting

Question 3

Operand

Answer 3

Pieces of data on which the operation is performed