Multiple choice

Which of the following string instructions in 8086 stores the AL/AX register contents to a location in the string pointed by the ES : DI pair?

  1. REP

  2. STOS

  3. CMPS

  4. SCAN

  5. MOV

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B Correct answer
Explanation

STOS stands for Store String String Instruction. This string instruction in 8086 stores the AL/AX register contents to a location in the string pointed by the ES : DI pair.