Practice Interrupt Priority (7.3.6) - Input/Output (I/O) Organization - Computer Architecture
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Interrupt Priority

Practice - Interrupt Priority

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Question 1 Easy

What is an interrupt?

💡 Hint: Think about a notification for something important.

Question 2 Easy

What does the PIC stand for?

💡 Hint: It's a component that manages interrupts.

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Question 1

What is the role of the PIC?

A component for data storage
A controller that manages interrupts
A device for user input

💡 Hint: Remember its primary purpose in interrupt handling.

Question 2

True or False: Non-maskable interrupts can be ignored by the CPU.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about their critical nature.

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Challenge 1 Hard

In a system with several devices, how would you design a priority scheme for each device? Consider potential conflicts.

💡 Hint: Think about real-life situations where you prioritize tasks.

Challenge 2 Hard

Describe the implications of ignoring non-maskable interrupts within a system. What could go wrong?

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of urgent situations in your daily life.

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