What is the name of an instruction that interrupts a program being executed and requests a service from the operating system?

A. system call
B. unit call
C. hardware instruction
D. system exception


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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