FCCS | Topic 2c

Topic 2c
VOLE Machine Language Programs

Learning Objectives

By the end of this topic students should be able to:

Given a listing of multiple, sequential, memory addresses, containing a valid program written in the VOLE machine language, trace the execution of the program to answer questions about the status of the machine upon completion of the program.

Learning Materials

Readings

Section 2.3, Vole Program Execution, pp 108-114

Videos
- Running a Vole Program
  - Getting Started - explaining the structure
  - p 140, problem #14
    - Walkthrough by hand (p. 140, #14)
    - Using an emulator (p. 140, #14)
      - The emulator I am using - https://brookshear.jfagerberg.me/#
  - p 140, problem #17
    - Walkthrough by hand (p. 140, #17)
    - Using and emulator (p. 140, #17)

Checking for Understanding

Answer the following questions from your textbook. The answers to all Q&E questions are in the back of your book in Appendix F.

p 114, #1
p 115, #3
p 115, #4

I DO NOT expect you to be able to perform a ROTATE command properly as part of this unit. If you want to learn/try, you can attempt this one.

p 114, #2

Additional Guidance

If you are still struggling with the material in this topic, the following videos may help.

Further Information

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