Practice - 80486DX operating modes
Practice Questions
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What is protected mode in the 80486 processor?
💡 Hint: Think about what multitasking permits.
Name one characteristic of Real Address Mode.
💡 Hint: What processor does it emulate?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main feature of Protected Mode?
💡 Hint: Consider what multitasking allows.
True or False: Real Address Mode allows for multitasking.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of Real Mode.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a system that needs to run both modern programs and legacy DOS applications. Discuss how you would utilize the different modes of the 80486 and justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Think about which modes best facilitate these needs.
Analyze the implications of using Real Address Mode in a system that requires multi-tasking capabilities. What challenges would arise?
💡 Hint: Consider how modes support or hinder system functionality.
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