Practice - Program Status Word
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Practice Questions
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What does PSW stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the components indicating program status.
What is the primary function of the PSW?
💡 Hint: Focus on context switching capabilities.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does PSW stand for?
💡 Hint: Only one option uses the word 'Status'.
The PSW contains flags for which of the following?
💡 Hint: Think of the condition flags relevant to calculations.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate how the absence of a PSW would impact interrupts in a multitasking environment.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of losing track of active processes.
Design a system for managing multiple I/O tasks using interrupts efficiently. Describe how PSW would fit into your design.
💡 Hint: Think about prioritizing tasks and how to keep track of each state.
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