Register r15 is the program counter. You can use it with certain instructions such as a MOV (e.g., MOV pc,r14). However, r15 cannot be used in conjunction with most data processing instructions. Why?

What will be an ideal response?


Since the program counter contains the address of the next instruction to be executed (actually, it’s 8 bytes on from the current instruction) any attempt to modify it could change the flow of instruction execution and cause a system crash. Most other microprocessors do not provide direct access to the PC like ARM.

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The good member function will return false if:

a. The eof member function would return true. b. The bad member function would return true. c. The failbit member function would return true. d. Any of the above.

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What main function is provided to all versions of Microsoft Windows by the Windows Driver Model (WDM)?

What will be an ideal response?

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A(n) ________ virus is designed to infect multiple file types in an effort to fool antivirus software.

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

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?In the media query @media only screen, the keyword only indicates _____.

a. the contents to be removed from the display b. that it applies to all types of media when both minimum and maximum features are true c. that older browsers should ignore the media query’s style rules d. the orientation of the device

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