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In ARM architecture, what typically triggers a bus fault exception?

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ARM Architecture - Bus Architecture
In ARM architecture, what typically triggers a bus fault exception?
AA division by zero operation
BAn attempt to access an invalid or non-existent memory address
CA software interrupt request
DA successful memory read operation
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand bus fault causes

    A bus fault occurs when the processor tries to access memory that is invalid or not mapped.
  2. Step 2: Eliminate other options

    Division by zero triggers a usage fault, software interrupt triggers an SVC, and successful reads do not cause faults.
  3. Final Answer:

    An attempt to access an invalid or non-existent memory address -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Bus fault = invalid memory access [OK]
Quick Trick: Bus fault = invalid memory access attempt [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing bus fault with usage fault
  • Thinking bus fault occurs on valid memory access
  • Assuming bus fault is caused by software interrupts

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