The HALT instruction is a privileged instruction that can be only used by

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) : Microprocessors - Quiz(MCQ)

control unit

memory unit

operating system

execution unit

Correct Answer : Option (C) : operating system

Explanation : The HALT instruction is a privileged instruction that can be only used by operating system.

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