1.3.1 - Importance of PSW in Jump Instructions
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What is the purpose of the Program Status Word (PSW)?
💡 Hint: What does PSW help retain when jumping?
Define a jump instruction.
💡 Hint: Think about how loops work.
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What is included in the Program Status Word (PSW)?
💡 Hint: Think about what information you need to remember when jumping.
True or False: The PSW is only relevant after a jump instruction.
💡 Hint: Is PSW only concerned with jumps?
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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.
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?
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