Practice - Checking for Interrupts
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Practice Questions
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What is an interrupt in a computing context?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you receive a notification on your device.
What does the Program Counter (PC) do?
💡 Hint: Consider where the CPU looks next in the instruction queue.
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What happens to the Program Counter when an interrupt occurs?
💡 Hint: Remember what the PC is used for in managing instruction flow.
True or False: The Instruction Cycle Code (ICC) indicates whether the CPU is currently processing an interrupt.
💡 Hint: Think about the different phases we've discussed.
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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.
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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