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Operating Systems · End Term · 28 Apr 2024 · January 2024 term

Question 10: Assume a trap occurs due to a system call while in userm…

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Assume a trap occurs due to a system call while in usermode. Which of the following functions are not called while handling the trap?

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    devintr

  2. B

    swtch

  3. C

    uservec

  4. D

    userret

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Correct answers

  • A

    devintr

  • B

    swtch

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Question 10 of 25 in the IIT Madras BS Operating Systems (Operating Systems) End Term paper sat on 28 Apr 2024, in the January 2024 term (IIT M DEGREE AN EXAM QDB3 28 Apr 2024). It carries 2 marks.

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