Practice Flag Bits and Their Control - 27.1.1 | 27. Interrupts and Processor Management | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is a flag bit?

💡 Hint: Think about the bits that show conditions.

Question 2

Easy

What does the interrupt enable flag do?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when it's turned on.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of the interrupt enable/disable flag?

  • To indicate CPU load
  • To control device interrupt response
  • To manage user permissions

💡 Hint: Think about how it affects communication with devices.

Question 2

True or False: The supervisor mode allows all users to perform any operation in the operating system.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the roles of different users in a typical system.

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Question 1

Discuss the implications of leaving interrupts disabled while executing a significant operation in an OS. What can go wrong?

💡 Hint: Think about how crucial timely responses are in real-life systems.

Question 2

Analyze a situation where improper handling of the supervisor mode flag leads to security vulnerabilities in a system. Illustrate with examples.

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between accessibility and security.

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