Practice - Maskable vs. Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMI)
Practice Questions
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Define maskable interrupt.
💡 Hint: Think about interrupts that can be muted.
What does NMI stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the word 'Non' in NMI.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of interrupt can be temporarily disabled by the CPU?
💡 Hint: Remember which interrupt type can be muted.
Non-maskable interrupts are used for:
💡 Hint: Think of high-priority scenarios.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how a system might handle a surge of events that cause both maskable and non-maskable interrupts to occur simultaneously. What strategy might the CPU employ?
💡 Hint: Think of how prioritization decides which events get immediate attention.
Consider a CPU that frequently encounters non-maskable interrupts. Discuss the impact this could have on overall system performance.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how too many interruptions could influence running processes.
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