Q: When does the register set get expanded in the 80286 processor?
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A
In real mode
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B
In expanded mode
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C
In protected mode
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D
In interrupt mode
C
Answer:
C
Explanation:
The register set in the 80286 processor is expanded in protected mode. Two additional registers, the index register and base pointer register, are added to the general-purpose and segment registers. This expansion allows the processor to support virtual memory and protected mode operation.
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