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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the purpose of the Program Status Word (PSW)?
💡 Hint: What does PSW help retain when jumping?
Question 2
Easy
Define a jump instruction.
💡 Hint: Think about how loops work.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is included in the Program Status Word (PSW)?
- Only the next instruction pointer
- Error status
- next instruction pointer
- and flags
- Just the flags
💡 Hint: Think about what information you need to remember when jumping.
Question 2
True or False: The PSW is only relevant after a jump instruction.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Is PSW only concerned with jumps?
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Create a scenario where a function is called, requiring the PSW to save the state. Explain what components should be saved in the PSW.
💡 Hint: Consider what information is crucial for returning after an interruption.
Question 2
Discuss the potential pitfalls of failing to save the PSW during a critical operating system call.
💡 Hint: What kind of problems might it create when execution resumes?
Challenge and get performance evaluation