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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
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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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
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 Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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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