Question

In trace mode of operation is ________

(a) The program is interrupted after each detection

(b) The program will not be stopped and the errors are sorted out after the complete program is scanned

(c) There is no effect on the program, i.e the program is executed without rectification of errors

(d) The program is halted only at specific points

The question was posed to me during an online exam.

Question is from Exceptions in division Input/Output Organisation of Computer Architecture

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) The program is interrupted after each detection

For explanation I would say: In trace mode, the program is checked line by line and if errors are detected then exceptions are raised right away.