Multiple choice

When a system makes system call, its mode changes from

  1. user to kernel

  2. kernel to user

  3. scheduled to unrestricted

  4. none of the above
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Explanation

System calls provide an interface between a process and the operating system. When a user process requests a service from the kernel, the CPU switches from user mode to kernel mode to execute the privileged operation.

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