Practice Interrupts (7.3) - Input/Output (I/O) Organization - Computer Architecture
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Interrupts

Practice - Interrupts

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main advantage of using interrupts over polling?

💡 Hint: Think about CPU workload and how it affects performance.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of a hardware interrupt.

💡 Hint: What happens when you press a key on your keyboard?

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Question 1

What is the purpose of an interrupt?

A) To pause the CPU's current operation
B) To notify the CPU of an event
C) To interact with the operating system

💡 Hint: Think about how CPU gets notified about external device states.

Question 2

True or False: A software interrupt can occur due to an abnormal condition in a running application.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how programs can signal events to the OS.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a flowchart that illustrates the complete process of how the CPU handles a hardware interrupt.

💡 Hint: Identify the sequential actions that take place after an interrupt is signaled.

Challenge 2 Hard

Compare and contrast the efficiency of using interrupts versus polling in a real-time application scenario. Provide specific examples.

💡 Hint: Discuss application types where user responsiveness and real-time interaction are crucial.

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