Practice Program Status Word (26.10) - Lecture – 34 - Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 3
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Question 1 Easy

What does PSW stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the components indicating program status.

Question 2 Easy

What is the primary function of the PSW?

💡 Hint: Focus on context switching capabilities.

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Question 1

What does PSW stand for?

Program State Word
Program Status Word
Processor Status Word

💡 Hint: Only one option uses the word 'Status'.

Question 2

The PSW contains flags for which of the following?

Arithmetic errors
System performance
Last instruction results

💡 Hint: Think of the condition flags relevant to calculations.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how the absence of a PSW would impact interrupts in a multitasking environment.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of losing track of active processes.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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