The instruction "JUMP" belongs to
Correct answer: B. Control transfer instructions
- A. Sequential control flow instructions
- B. Control transfer instructions
- C. Branch instructions
- D. Control transfer & branch instructions
Explanation
These instructions are specifically designed to alter the normal sequential execution flow of a program. JUMP instructions are a type of control transfer instruction as they explicitly jump to a new location.Therefore, the most accurate description for JUMP instructions is control transfer instructions as they alter the program's flow without necessarily being conditional.
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