Multiple choice

The instructions supported by most contemporary systems can be divided into _______ groups.

  1. six

  2. two

  3. three

  4. four
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Instruction sets in contemporary computer systems are generally categorized into three main functional groups: data transfer, arithmetic/logic, and program control. Data transfer instructions move data between memory and registers, arithmetic/logic instructions perform computations, and control instructions manage the execution flow. This three-way division provides a clear framework for understanding processor capabilities.

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