Public Service Commission (PSC)2082 BSQuestion 5 of 16
Describe the immediate addressing mode used in computer architectures. How does it work and what are its advantages and limitations compared to other addressing modes? State.
5 marks
Question source
- Exam year
- 2082 BS / 2025 AD
- Level
- Level 5
- Paper
- Technical – Subjective
- Section
- Section A: Architecture & Networking (50 Marks)
Model answer
Immediate operand specified in instruction itself (ADD AL, 5). Fast, but restricted to small literal values.