Processors have supervisor and user states to ensure that only certain processes in multiuser or multitasking systems have access to restricted system resources.

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The supervisor (or kernel) and user states in processors are designed to control access to critical system resources, ensuring that only privileged processes (in supervisor mode) can access certain hardware functions and memory areas, thus maintaining system security and stability in multiuser or multitasking environments.

Processors Have Supervisor and User States to Ensure That Only