Practice Checking for Interrupts - 23.2.5 | 23. Introduction to Interrupt | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 1
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23.2.5 - Checking for Interrupts

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is an interrupt in a computing context?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you receive a notification on your device.

Question 2

Easy

What does the Program Counter (PC) do?

💡 Hint: Consider where the CPU looks next in the instruction queue.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What happens to the Program Counter when an interrupt occurs?

  • It resets to zero
  • It saves its current value
  • It continues counting

💡 Hint: Remember what the PC is used for in managing instruction flow.

Question 2

True or False: The Instruction Cycle Code (ICC) indicates whether the CPU is currently processing an interrupt.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the different phases we've discussed.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Consider a computer running multiple applications. Describe a scenario where a low-priority interrupt might delay a high-priority task. Discuss how this can be handled.

💡 Hint: Think about how chip designs might prioritize interrupt signals during high-load applications.

Question 2

Imagine a scenario with a CPU handling interrupts with different priorities without a defined scheme for managing them. Discuss the potential issues that could arise.

💡 Hint: Consider how chaotic traffic management might be without a traffic control system.

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