COMPUTER SOFTWARE
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
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Question
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An opcode is____
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The operation to be performed on a set of data
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The data with which an operation is to be performed
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Something which moves data around the CPU
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Operation code: Operation Code is the Code that is used to specifies the operation that will be going to be performed. This code is also in the form of binary numbers and it is known as an opcode.
Detailed explanation-2: -An opcode is the first byte of an instruction in machine language which tells the hardware what operation needs to be performed with this instruction. Every processor/controller has its own set of opcodes defined in its architecture. An opcode is followed by data like address, values etc if needed.
Detailed explanation-3: -Numeric codes called operation codes (or opcodes for short) contain the instructions that represent the actual operation to be performed by the CPU.
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