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Q214Easy8085 Microprocessor

What is the vectored address of RST-5?

Answer & step-by-step solution
Correct answer: C. 0028 H
Quick explanation

In the 8085, restart instruction RST n vectors to address 8×n. Therefore RST 5 vectors to 5×8=40 decimal = 28H.

Vector address of RST n = 8n RST 5: 8×5=40₁₀=28H Address = 0028H

Concept & Reasoning

The 8085 reserves fixed restart locations separated by 8 bytes: RST0 at 0000H, RST1 at 0008H, …, RST5 at 0028H. This should not be confused with hardware interrupt vector addresses such as RST5.5, RST6.5 and RST7.5.

How to Solve It in the Exam

RST number × 8 → hexadecimal vector address.

Important Exam Point

Differentiate software RST 5 from hardware RST 5.5.

Quick Trick

RST number × 8 → hexadecimal vector address.

Common Mistake

Writing 0032H by treating decimal 40 as hexadecimal 40.

Solution diagram – What is the vectored address of RST-5?
Exam tipDifferentiate software RST 5 from hardware RST 5.5.
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